{"slug":"grants-gov-monitor","title":"grants-gov-monitor","summary":"Monitor federal grant opportunities across Grants.gov (Simpler.grants.gov is the modern UX), SAM.gov assistance listings (the post-CFDA replacement that preserves CFDA program numbers), and direct agency portals — NIH RePORTER + NIH Guide, NSF Funding, DOE OSTI, USDA NIFA, EPA Gr","platform":"Claude","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-01T15:40:31.578912Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/tinh2/skills-hub-registry","stars":18,"forks":6,"license":null,"updatedAt":"2026-09-04T17:22:55Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<p>name: grants-gov-monitor\ndescription: \"Monitor federal grant opportunities across Grants.gov (Simpler.grants.gov is the modern UX), SAM.gov assistance listings (the post-CFDA replacement that preserves CFDA program numbers), and direct agency portals — NIH RePORTER + NIH Guide, NSF Funding, DOE OSTI, USDA NIFA, EPA Grants.\"\nversion: \"1.0.1\"\ncategory: analysis\nplatforms:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>CLAUDE_CODE</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h1>Federal Grants Monitor</h1>\n<p>You build a pipeline of federal grant opportunities matched to your organization's eligibility, capability, and capacity. The 2026 landscape: 2,200+ federal assistance programs (per SAM.gov assistance listings, which replaced CFDA). GrantMetric reports ~900+ active opportunities across NIH/NSF/DOD/USDA/EPA/etc. The discipline isn't finding grants — it's filtering them.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== PRE-FLIGHT ===</h1>\n<ul>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> <strong>Organization type</strong>: 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), educational (IHE), state/local government, tribal, for-profit small business (SBIR/STTR eligibility), individual researcher.</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> <strong>Mission focus / research domain</strong>: biomedical, energy, education, environment, social services, arts, defense, agriculture.</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> <strong>NAICS / discipline codes</strong>: define what the org can credibly execute.</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> <strong>Past awards</strong>: prior NIH/NSF/agency grants enable continuation funding paths.</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> <strong>DUNS/UEI</strong>: org must have UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) at SAM.gov to receive awards.</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> <strong>Cost-share capacity</strong>: many federal programs require 10-50% match. If you can't match, filter those out.</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> <strong>Indirect rate</strong>: federally negotiated rate or de minimis 10% MTDC.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Recovery:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>New org without UEI: route to SAM.gov registration first (3-5 days for new registrations).</li>\n<li>For SBIR/STTR: validate small-business criteria (≤ 500 employees, US-owned, primary place of business in US).</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== PHASE 1: OPPORTUNITY INGESTION ===</h1>\n<p>Pull from multiple sources daily:</p>\n<p><strong>Grants.gov API</strong> (open, no key required):</p>\n<pre><code>GET https://api.grants.gov/v1/api/search2\n  ?keyword={query}\n  &amp;oppStatuses=forecasted|posted\n  &amp;eligibilities={code_list}\n  &amp;fundingCategories={cat_list}\n  &amp;agencies={agency_list}\n</code></pre>\n<p><strong>SAM.gov Assistance Listings</strong>: 2,200+ programs with CFDA numbers (still used as program identifiers post-CFDA sunset). Use SAM.gov API.</p>\n<p><strong>Agency-specific portals</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NIH Guide</strong>: parameterized RSS / API for FOAs (R01, K series, R21, R03, SBIR, STTR). <a href=\"https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/\">https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/</a></li>\n<li><strong>NSF Funding</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/\">https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/</a> — programs across directorates (BIO, CSE, ENG, GEO, MPS, EHR, SBE).</li>\n<li><strong>DOE OSTI</strong>: science.osti.gov for DOE Office of Science.</li>\n<li><strong>USDA NIFA</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities\">https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities</a> — AFRI, BFRDP, etc.</li>\n<li><strong>EPA Grants</strong>: epa.gov/grants</li>\n<li><strong>NEH/NEA</strong>: humanities + arts.</li>\n<li><strong>IES</strong> (Department of Education): <a href=\"https://ies.ed.gov/funding/\">https://ies.ed.gov/funding/</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Persist all opportunities to a local DB with schema:</p>\n<pre><code>{\n  \"opp_id\": \"...\",\n  \"source\": \"GRANTS_GOV|SAM_AL|NIH|NSF|DOE|...\",\n  \"title\": \"...\",\n  \"agency\": \"...\",\n  \"cfda_number\": \"93.279\",\n  \"summary\": \"...\",\n  \"eligibility_codes\": [\"...\", \"...\"],\n  \"category\": [\"...\", \"...\"],\n  \"funding_total_estimate\": 5000000,\n  \"award_floor\": 100000,\n  \"award_ceiling\": 500000,\n  \"expected_award_count\": 10,\n  \"post_date\": \"2026-04-01\",\n  \"loi_due\": \"2026-06-15\",\n  \"full_app_due\": \"2026-08-15\",\n  \"url\": \"...\",\n  \"match_required_pct\": 25,\n  \"indirect_cap_pct\": null,\n  \"geographic_restriction\": null,\n  \"performance_period_months\": 36\n}\n</code></pre>\n<p>VALIDATION: Daily ingestion captures &gt; 95% of newly-posted opportunities. Diff vs previous day produces a clean \"new today\" list.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== PHASE 2: ELIGIBILITY FILTER ===</h1>\n<p>Filter the universe to opportunities the user can actually apply for:</p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Eligibility Code</th>\n<th>Org Types</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>00</td>\n<td>Unrestricted</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>01</td>\n<td>County governments</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>02</td>\n<td>City or township</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>04</td>\n<td>Special district</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>05</td>\n<td>Independent school district</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>06</td>\n<td>Public/State controlled IHE</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>07</td>\n<td>Native American tribal organizations (federally recognized)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>08</td>\n<td>Public housing authorities</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11</td>\n<td>Native American tribal organizations (non-federally recognized)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12</td>\n<td>Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13</td>\n<td>Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20</td>\n<td>Private institutions of higher education</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21</td>\n<td>Individuals</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22</td>\n<td>For-profit organizations (non-small businesses)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23</td>\n<td>Small businesses</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25</td>\n<td>Others</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>99</td>\n<td>Unrestricted</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Map user's org type → eligibility codes → opportunities. Hide non-eligible. Surface \"near eligible\" (e.g., need fiscal sponsor) separately.</p>\n<p>VALIDATION: Filter precision ≥ 95% (no false-positive \"eligible\" opportunities).</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== PHASE 3: CAPABILITY MATCH SCORING ===</h1>\n<p>Beyond eligibility, score each opportunity on capability fit:</p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Dimension</th>\n<th>Score 1-5</th>\n<th>Notes</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Subject-matter fit</strong></td>\n<td>1 = adjacent, 5 = on-mission</td>\n<td>Cosine similarity of opp summary vs org capability statement</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Prior award credibility</strong></td>\n<td>1 = no past, 5 = active funded researcher in the program</td>\n<td>Pull from NIH RePORTER / USAspending</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Award size fit</strong></td>\n<td>1 = too small to bother / too big to credibly win, 5 = right size for org capacity</td>\n<td>$25k-$1M sweet spot for small nonprofits</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deadline reality</strong></td>\n<td>1 = &lt; 30 days (rushed), 5 = &gt; 90 days</td>\n<td>Quality proposals need 6-12 weeks</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Match feasibility</strong></td>\n<td>1 = can't meet match, 5 = no match required</td>\n<td>Tag opps with &gt; 25% match if user lacks capacity</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Competition density</strong></td>\n<td>1 = R01 (10% success rate), 5 = niche small business (40%+)</td>\n<td>Pull historical award rate per program</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p><strong>Composite Pwin</strong> = weighted average. Pursue threshold: ≥ 3.5.</p>\n<p>VALIDATION: Each opp has Pwin score with rationale per dimension.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== PHASE 4: DEADLINE CALENDAR ===</h1>\n<p>Generate calendar with critical dates per opportunity:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LOI (Letter of Intent) deadline</strong> — often 6-8 weeks before full app</li>\n<li><strong>Full application deadline</strong> — the binding date</li>\n<li><strong>Pre-application consultation window</strong> — for programs that strongly encourage agency contact (NSF program officer, NIH program contact)</li>\n<li><strong>Renewal / continuation cycles</strong> — for K/R awards</li>\n<li><strong>JIT (Just-In-Time) submission</strong> — NIH-specific (post-review)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Output <code>grants_calendar.ics</code>. Reminder: 12 weeks / 8 weeks / 4 weeks / 2 weeks / 1 week before each deadline.</p>\n<p>VALIDATION: Calendar imports cleanly. Reminders fire at expected intervals.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== PHASE 5: SAM.GOV + UEI READINESS ===</h1>\n<p>Before applying, verify:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> UEI exists at SAM.gov</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> SAM.gov registration is ACTIVE (not expired — annual renewal required)</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Org has Federal Tax ID (EIN) on file</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> If applicable: System for Award Management (SAM) Reps &amp; Certs current</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) — or default to de minimis 10% MTDC</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> CCR / SAM Entity Management has no exclusions / debarments</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Workspace at Grants.gov configured with the right roles (AOR, signing official, etc.)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Generate <code>sam_uei_health_check.md</code> flagging any gaps.</p>\n<p>VALIDATION: SAM.gov registration verified within 30 days. Expired registration blocks federal awards.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== PHASE 6: PROPOSAL READINESS SCAFFOLD ===</h1>\n<p>For each \"pursue\" opportunity, generate the proposal-prep package:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capability statement</strong> (org-level, agency-tailored)</li>\n<li><strong>Bio sketches</strong> for key personnel (NIH biosketch format if NIH; NSF Current &amp; Pending Support if NSF)</li>\n<li><strong>Specific Aims / Research Strategy</strong> template per agency (NIH 1-page Specific Aims, 12-page Research Strategy)</li>\n<li><strong>Budget</strong> template per agency rules (PHS 398, NSF FastLane / Research.gov, etc.)</li>\n<li><strong>Budget justification</strong> template (personnel by % effort, equipment, supplies, travel, indirect)</li>\n<li><strong>Data Management Plan</strong> (NSF DMP, NIH DMSP)</li>\n<li><strong>Resource Sharing Plan</strong> (NIH model organisms, software)</li>\n<li><strong>Letters of Support</strong> template (collaborators, vendors, advisors)</li>\n<li><strong>Compliance</strong>: IRB / IACUC / IBC / Conflict of Interest disclosures</li>\n<li><strong>Single Audit</strong> awareness: $750k+/yr federal aggregate triggers 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F single audit</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Output <code>proposal_kit/{opp_id}/</code> directory.</p>\n<p>VALIDATION: Kit has all standard sections; agency-specific templates populated.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== PHASE 7: WEEKLY DIGEST ===</h1>\n<p>Schedule weekly Monday digest:</p>\n<pre><code># Grants Pipeline — Week of {date}\n\n## New opportunities this week ({N})\n\n{Filtered list with Pwin ≥ 2 — surface broader pool, even if below pursue threshold}\n\n## Pursue queue ({M})\n\n{Opps with Pwin ≥ 3.5 + LOI/app deadline within 12 weeks}\n\n## Deadlines this month\n\n{Calendar excerpt}\n\n## Closed / awarded\n\n{Recent awardees in your topic area (intelligence)}\n\n## Recommended actions\n\n{1-3 specific next steps — e.g., \"Email NSF program officer X re: opp Y\", \"Begin biosketch updates for {personnel}\", \"Confirm NICRA covers indirect on opp Z\"}\n</code></pre>\n<p>VALIDATION: Digest fits one screen; actions are concrete.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== SELF-REVIEW ===</h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complete</strong>: Ingest + eligibility + scoring + calendar + SAM/UEI + readiness + digest?</li>\n<li><strong>Robust</strong>: Handles multi-source dedup, CFDA preservation, agency-specific deadlines?</li>\n<li><strong>Clean</strong>: Digest is actionable, not exhaustive?</li>\n<li><strong>Grants-credible</strong>: Would a sponsored programs office or development director recognize the workflow?</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Common gap: SAM.gov registration expiring mid-application cycle → reject. Verify annually with explicit reminder.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== LEARNINGS CAPTURE ===</h1>\n<p><code>~/.claude/skills/grants-gov-monitor/LEARNINGS.md</code>.</p>\n<h1>============================================================\n=== STRICT RULES ===</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Never apply for a grant where you're not eligible. Wasted effort + brand damage with agency.</li>\n<li>Never let SAM.gov registration expire. Annual renewal required; mid-cycle expiration = rejected award.</li>\n<li>Never skip the cost-share check. Agency match requirements are non-negotiable.</li>\n<li>Never pursue an opp with Pwin &lt; 3.5 unless strategic (capability building, agency relationship).</li>\n<li>Always check the 2 CFR Part 200 single audit threshold ($750k/yr federal aggregate) — triggers additional compliance overhead.</li>\n</ul>\n","files":[{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":12807,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"trusted-source-unreviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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