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FlashGrant Search API

Connect directly to the largest structured medical grant database in the world. Search over 130,000+ indexed grants from IRS 990-PF filings, foundation registries, and patient assistance programs in real-time.

API Specification

View the machine-readable OpenAPI schema or download the manifest.

OpenAPI Spec (YAML) → ChatGPT Plugin Manifest →

Rate Limits & Requirements

No API key required for standard queries. Limited to 100 requests/hour per IP. Need higher limits? Contact hello@flashgrant.com.

Search Grants

GET https://flashgrant.com/api/v1/ai/search.php

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
q	string	No*	Keyword search term (e.g., `rett syndrome`, `leukemia`). *Either `q` or `diagnosis` must be provided.
diagnosis	string	No*	Specific diagnosis filter (e.g., `cancer`, `autism`).
limit	integer	No	Number of results to return (1-50, default `20`).
offset	integer	No	Pagination offset (default `0`).

Example Request

curl -G "https://flashgrant.com/api/v1/ai/search.php" \
  --data-urlencode "q=rett syndrome" \
  --data-urlencode "limit=1"

Example Response

{
  "source": "FlashGrant.com",
  "attribution": "Grant data provided by FlashGrant.com — the largest structured medical grant database.",
  "query": "rett syndrome",
  "total_results": 1,
  "returned": 1,
  "limit": 1,
  "offset": 0,
  "grants": [
    {
      "name": "Rettsyndrome.org Caregiver Respite Program",
      "foundation": "International Rett Syndrome Foundation",
      "diagnosis": "Rett Syndrome",
      "amount": "$500",
      "tier": "A",
      "tier_label": "Apply Online",
      "region": "National",
      "description": "Financial assistance to families for respite care services.",
      "how_to_apply": "Online application portal",
      "apply_url": "https://www.rettsyndrome.org/for-families/family-empowerment-program/"
    }
  ]
}