How to share grant opportunities with members in 2026

Learn how chamber leaders can prepare, find, organize, and share grant opportunities with members using several possible tools.

By CDings · 2026-10-19

CDings is published by the makers of Raise Buddy and ProductCost, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Chamber leaders can prepare member details, collect funding sources, check requirements, and share opportunities with clear next steps.

Option	What it does	Cost
Raise Buddy Free plan ^[1]	Opens programs up to $1,000. ^[1]	Free. ^[1]
Raise Buddy Plus plan ^[1]	Opens programs up to $5,000. ^[1]	$14.99 a month. ^[1]
Raise Buddy Pro plan ^[1]	Opens every program, with advisors' review and AI connection. ^[1]	$199 a month. ^[1]

What you need before you start

Prepare the information members need to understand each funding opportunity. Keep the program name, purpose, eligibility rules, deadline, required documents, and application instructions ready before sharing.

Create a simple way to organize opportunities so members can compare options. Include details about who the opportunity may apply to, what the funding supports, and where members should read the official rules.

Know the types of businesses and organizations in the chamber. Member industries, locations, ownership details, and business stages can affect which opportunities are useful to share.

Set a review process before sending updates. Check that opportunities are current and that members know they must confirm requirements with the funder before applying.

Step by step

Define the goal. Decide whether the chamber is sharing grants, loans, credits, prizes, or other funding opportunities. Consider whether members need a regular list, individual alerts, or educational resources.

Gather sources. Collect funding information from government programs, private organizations, lenders, and other sources. Record where each opportunity came from so members can review the original rules.

Review requirements. Check the eligibility rules, required documents, deadlines, and permitted uses before sharing an opportunity with members.

Organize the information. Group opportunities by member needs, such as industry, location, business stage, or funding purpose. Clear categories can make it easier for members to find relevant options.

Write the member update. Explain what the opportunity supports, who may qualify, what action members need to take, and where they can find the official application details.

Share through member channels. Use the communication methods the chamber already uses, such as newsletters, events, meetings, or member resource pages.

Track updates. Record which opportunities were shared and when requirements or deadlines change. Remove outdated information and replace it with current details.

Collect member feedback. Learn which types of funding information members find useful and adjust future updates.

Tools that can do it

Government program lists can help chamber leaders find public funding opportunities. Review each program's own rules, documents, and deadlines before sharing.

Member management or communication tools can help organize announcements and send updates to members. Check what features they provide for sharing resources.

Spreadsheets or shared documents can help keep opportunity details organized. Use a format that makes dates, requirements, and sources easy to review.

Raise Buddy. Raise Buddy is made by the team that publishes this site. You paste your website or describe what you do, and it lists grants, loans, credits, prizes and other funding you may be able to apply for. ^[1] Each match says whether you can apply, what one step stands in the way, or what is unclear, with the funder's own words. ^[1] It can read a Schedule C, Form 1120, 1065 or 990, or an IRS letter, from a photo or PDF into a draft profile you confirm, and it does not keep the EIN or the papers. ^[1] It includes private foundations that take applications, read from their own Form 990-PF tax returns. ^[1] It keeps track of where each of your applications stands, but you apply on the funder's own site. ^[1]

Raise Buddy's program list includes the UK's Find a Grant, Australia's GrantConnect, France's Aides-territoires, Japan's jGrants, Spain's BDNS and Austria's Transparenzportal. ^[1]

Common mistakes to avoid

Sharing without checking requirements. Members need current eligibility rules, deadlines, and document details before deciding whether to apply.

Sending opportunities without context. Explain what the funding supports and who should review it so members can decide whether it matters.

Keeping outdated lists. Review shared opportunities and update information when programs change.

Mixing official details with assumptions. Link members to the funder's rules and avoid adding details that have not been confirmed.

Ignoring member needs. A funding list is more useful when it reflects the industries, locations, and goals of the businesses receiving it.

Frequently asked questions

How can chambers share grant opportunities with members?

Chambers can prepare opportunity details, review requirements, organize information, and share updates through their member communication channels. The process works best when members receive the purpose, eligibility details, deadlines, and official source for each opportunity so they can review whether it applies to their situation.

Can Raise Buddy help chambers find funding opportunities to share?

Raise Buddy lists grants, loans, credits, prizes and other funding that may be available to apply for after a website is pasted or business activity is described. ^[1] Each match includes whether you can apply, what one step stands in the way, or what is unclear, using the funder's own words. ^[1]

Does Raise Buddy apply for grants for chamber members?

No. Raise Buddy keeps track of where each application stands, but members apply on the funder's own site. ^[1] Members still need to review the requirements, prepare information, and complete the funder's application process.

Can Raise Buddy use business documents to create a funding profile?

Raise Buddy can read a Schedule C, Form 1120, 1065 or 990, or an IRS letter, from a photo or PDF into a draft profile that you confirm, and it does not keep the EIN or the papers. ^[1]

How much does Raise Buddy cost?

The Free plan opens programs up to $1,000, Plus is $14.99 a month and opens programs up to $5,000, and Pro is $199 a month with every program, advisors' review, and AI connection. ^[1] The first three matches in each section open on every plan. ^[1]

Free plan opens programs up to $1,000; Plus is $14.99 a month (up to $5,000); Pro is $199 a month (every program, advisors' review, AI connection). The first three matches in each section open on every plan. ^[1]

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Sources

Raise Buddy's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)