AI Grants & Credit Search

This directory is a goldmine for anyone bootstrapping an AI project. It centralizes dozens of grant and credit programs from big players (Google, Microsoft, AWS) and specialized ones (Lambda Labs, RunPod, Mistral AI). The filtering by category and amount is practical; you can zero in on $100k+ cloud credits or small API grants. What sets it apart is the sheer breadth — over 30 programs listed — and the editorial curation by HackerNoon, which adds a layer of trust. We'd reach for this when starting a new AI venture and needing compute without burning equity. Where it falls short: it's just a directory — no application tracking, no eligibility checker, and no guarantee programs are still active (though it's regularly updated). For non-AI startups, it's irrelevant. Compared to similar aggregators like GrantWatch or SeedDB, this one is AI-specific and more actionable. But don't mistake it for a grant-writing tool; it's purely a discovery engine. In practice, we'd use it monthly to catch new programs, then head to the provider's site to apply. Caveat: some programs may have changed since listing, so always verify before applying.