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Three things, done honestly.

GrantDuck does exactly three jobs for small-business owners — and refuses to overpromise on any of them.

01

Match you to real opportunities

Answer a few plain questions about your business — industry, state, size, and what makes you eligible. We surface the programs you genuinely qualify for, and we tell you honestly when you're not eligible so you stop wasting time chasing the wrong ones.

GrantYou're eligible
SBIR Phase I — Food Science & Nutrition
LoanNot eligible
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance
This program caps eligibility at 10 or fewer employees. You currently report 14, which exceeds the limit. You'd qualify again only if your headcount dropped below the cap.
02

Tell the truth about the money

Every opportunity is clearly labeled by what it actually is: a true grant (free cash), a loan (debt you repay), a tax credit (a reduction in taxes owed), or equity (cash for ownership). We never dress up a loan as "funding" — the money type is core UI, not fine print.

GrantFree money you don't repay.
LoanBorrowed money repaid with interest — debt, not free cash.
Tax creditReduces taxes you owe — valuable, but not cash in hand.
EquityCapital in exchange for ownership of your business.
MicrograntA small true grant — free money you don't repay.
Tax creditReduces taxes you owe — valuable, but not cash in hand.
Forgivable loanA loan that converts to a grant ONLY if you meet the forgiveness conditions.
Loan guaranteeThe government backs your bank loan — it's still debt you repay.
Capital accessA lending-support program — financing help, not free cash.
RebateReimburses part of what you spend — you pay first.
VoucherCredit toward specific services — not cash you control.
Support serviceFree expert help or services — valuable, but not funding.
OtherA program that doesn't fit the usual buckets — read the source carefully.
03

Help you write a strong application

When you're ready to apply, the workspace walks you through the application question by question with guided, AI-assisted drafting and plain-language tips on what each reviewer is looking for. You edit every answer, and you always review and submit it yourself.

Application · Question 2
What will this grant fund, specifically?
Funds will purchase and install a second high-throughput retort line, increasing capacity by an estimated 40%…
Tip: itemize the dollar figures — vague asks get cut.

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