Question 1

How does FundGap work?

Accepted Answer

You fill out a 4-step business profile (2 minutes). Our engine matches your business against 190+ federal and provincial programs and shows every grant, tax credit, and subsidy you qualify for. You then choose which application you want written — we generate a complete, submission-ready draft in under 2 minutes.

Question 2

What exactly do I get for $299–$499?

Accepted Answer

A submission-ready application package: executive summary, project narrative, budget tables with realistic estimates, evaluation criteria alignment, a document checklist, and step-by-step submission instructions with the exact portal URL or mailing address for your specific program. You review it, fill in a few placeholder fields with your real numbers, and submit.

Question 3

How is this different from ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

ChatGPT doesn't know which programs exist, their current deadlines, eligibility criteria, or how to submit. FundGap maintains a verified database of 190+ federal and provincial programs — updated monthly — matches you based on your actual business profile, and generates applications tailored to each program's specific evaluation criteria. Every application includes the exact submission portal and process. Try asking ChatGPT to write a CED Quebec application with the correct budget format — it can't.

Question 4

How is FundGap different from a grant consultant?

Accepted Answer

A grant consultant charges $5,000–$15,000 per application and takes 2–6 weeks. FundGap delivers the same written output in under 2 minutes for $299–$499. The difference: we don't attend meetings, make phone calls, or submit on your behalf — you do the final review and submission. For most businesses, this is exactly the right trade-off.

Question 5

Do you guarantee my application will be approved?

Accepted Answer

No — and be wary of anyone who does. Approval depends on the funding agency, your project fit, and competition. What we guarantee is a complete, properly structured submission that meets the program's requirements. We're like a grant consultant who prepares your application, except we charge $299–$499 instead of $5,000–$15,000.

Question 6

Do I need to be incorporated?

Accepted Answer

Not for most programs. Many grants accept sole proprietorships, partnerships, and even pre-revenue startups. Some programs like SR&ED require a Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) for the highest rates, and IRAP requires incorporation. The scan matches you based on your actual business structure — you won't see programs you can't apply to.

Question 7

What is SR&ED and do I qualify?

Accepted Answer

SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) is Canada's largest business tax incentive — up to $2.1M refundable per year for CCPCs. If you develop software, products, processes, or materials and encounter technical uncertainty (i.e. you don't know if something will work until you try), you likely qualify. No lab required. Run our free scan to find out.

Question 8

My business is in Quebec — are there extra programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Quebec has its own stack of programs on top of federal ones: CRIC (R&D tax credits up to 30%), ESSOR (productivity & digital transformation loans), CED Quebec, and many others. FundGap covers all of them and matches you to both federal and provincial programs simultaneously.

Question 9

I'm affected by US tariffs — is there help?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The federal government launched a $5B Strategic Response Fund specifically for tariff-impacted Canadian businesses. Work-Sharing has been expanded, and there are trade diversification programs through CanExport and EDC. Indicate tariff impact in your scan profile and we'll surface every available program.

Question 10

Is the free scan really free?

Accepted Answer

No catch. The scan shows you every program you're eligible for, how much you could receive, and the complexity of each application. You only pay if you want us to write the actual application. We don't sell your data, we don't show ads, and we don't do follow-up sales calls.

Question 11

Why does the full application cost $299 vs $499?

Accepted Answer

Complexity. Simple programs (like Work-Sharing or CSBFP) require fewer sections and less documentation — $299. Complex programs (like SR&ED, CanExport, IRAP, FedDev) require 20–35 hours of consultant time, detailed technical narratives, and multi-section applications — $499. The complexity is shown on each grant card before you pay.

Question 12

Can I get a refund if my application is rejected?

Accepted Answer

The fee covers the application writing service, not the outcome — the same as any grant consultant. That said, if you experience a technical issue that prevents delivery, contact support@fundgap.fund within 48 hours for a full refund.

Question 13

What personal benefits does FundGap cover?

Accepted Answer

Simple tax-line benefits are shown free. Standard application guides are $29.99. Complex programs like the DTC, RDSP, and Canada Disability Benefit are $79.99 — these unlock thousands in credits and government matching.

Question 14

Is FundGap available in French?

Accepted Answer

Oui. The entire platform is bilingual EN/FR, and generated applications are written in whichever language you select. Most Quebec provincial programs accept applications in either language.

Question 15

Is my business data safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We don't sell your data, share it with third parties, or use it for advertising. Your business profile is used only to generate your matched results and applications. Payments are processed securely by Stripe — we never see your card details.

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