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Cevanta matches small businesses with grants, SBA programs, CDFI capital, and local incentives they may qualify for.
Human-reviewed sources · AI-assisted drafts require your review · Private beta
What you can do
Everything in one place — from discovery to draft
Find funding you may qualify for
Browse opportunities matched to your industry, location, business stage, and eligibility attributes. No generic lists — results reflect your profile.
Understand why a match appears
Each result shows the signals that influenced its score: geography, certifications, industry fit, and program type. No black box.
Save and compare opportunities
Shortlist programs you want to track. Set up saved searches with optional alerts when new matching opportunities are added.
Organize application workspaces
Create a workspace for each opportunity you decide to pursue. Track progress, upload relevant documents, and keep everything organized.
Draft stronger responses with AI assistance
Generate AI-assisted section drafts grounded in your business profile and uploaded documents. Review every draft before use — AI assistance, not submission.
Stay ahead of deadlines and updates
Receive alerts when saved opportunities update, deadlines approach, or new programs match your profile. Never lose track of an opportunity because timing slipped.
How it works
Three steps to your first match
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Build your business profile
Share your industry, location, business stage, employee count, and any diversity certifications. Profile details are how Cevanta determines which opportunities are likely relevant. Incomplete profiles still get results — adding more fields improves match quality.
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Review your best matches
Your personalized feed shows opportunities ordered by match score, with a plain-language explanation for each result. Opportunities include grants, SBA programs, CDFI capital, local incentives, and technical assistance programs from reviewed sources.
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Save, upload, and draft when you're ready
Shortlist programs you want to pursue. Create a workspace for each one. Optionally upload business documents to enrich AI-assisted draft generation. Review every draft before submission — Cevanta helps you start, not finish.
Coverage
What kinds of funding are included
Cevanta currently tracks federal, state, local, and CDFI-aligned opportunities from reviewed sources. Not every program is listed — we prioritize quality and human review over volume.
Grants
Federal, state, and local grant programs for eligible small businesses and nonprofits
SBA Programs
Small Business Administration loans, technical assistance, and set-aside programs
CDFI Capital
Mission-driven lenders offering loans and investment to underserved businesses
Local Incentives
City and county economic development programs, façade grants, and corridor funds
Competitions & Challenges
Business plan competitions and innovation challenges with non-dilutive awards
Technical Assistance
Consulting, coaching, capacity-building, and training programs
Funding availability, amounts, and deadlines vary by program and change frequently. Always verify opportunity details directly with the funder. Cevanta does not guarantee eligibility or approval.
Documents & AI
How documents and AI assistance work
AI-assisted drafting is a tool to help you start, not a substitute for your judgment. Here is what you should know before uploading documents or generating drafts.
Document upload is optional
You do not need to upload documents to browse opportunities or create a workspace. Upload only when you are working on a specific application and want AI drafts grounded in your own materials.
Upload only what is relevant
Do not upload documents that contain sensitive personal or financial information unless they are directly needed for an application. Only the extracted text is used — stored documents are not shared externally.
Common sensitive patterns are redacted
Before document text is used in AI drafts, common sensitive patterns — including Social Security numbers, EINs, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers — are automatically redacted. The unredacted original is never stored or sent to AI systems.
AI drafts require your review
AI-generated application sections are a starting point. They may be inaccurate, incomplete, or not suited to the specific program requirements. Review every draft carefully and edit before submission. Cevanta AI drafts are not legal or financial advice.
AI does not submit applications on your behalf
Cevanta helps you organize and draft application content. You are responsible for reviewing, completing, and submitting all applications directly to the funder.
Private beta
What to expect during private beta
Cevanta is in a controlled private beta. Access is by invitation only. Here is what that means for you.
Access is by invitation
You need an invitation to create an account. Beta access is limited while we gather feedback and improve the platform.
Features may change
You may see evolving designs, new sections, or changes to how matching and drafting work. We will communicate meaningful changes.
Operator support is available
Beta users can reach out for help. Cevanta is not an automated self-serve product yet — our team supports onboarding.
Feedback is requested
If you find something unclear, broken, or missing, we want to know. Your feedback directly shapes what gets built next.
Funding is not guaranteed
Cevanta helps you find and organize applications. Whether you receive funding depends entirely on the program and funder — not Cevanta.
Who it is for
Built for small businesses and the institutions that support them
Small business owners
Founders seeking grants, incentives, CDFI loans, SBA programs, and other non-dilutive or mission-aligned funding. Especially useful for businesses that are time-constrained, first-time applicants, or navigating a fragmented funding landscape for the first time.
CDFIs, chambers, and economic development teams
Institutions that support SMB communities can deploy Cevanta as a branded portal for their constituents — providing a curated, relevant funding discovery experience without building data infrastructure from scratch.
Ready to find the capital
built for your business?
Private beta · Invitation required · Human-reviewed sources