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The CIC Association is launching a new AI-assisted grant writing service designed to help Community Interest Companies secure funding from the UK’s biggest funders.

Our service combines the power of local AI (running on dedicated hardware) with expert human oversight to produce high-quality grant applications tailored to:

  • The National Lottery Community Fund
  • Sport England
  • Arts Council England
  • The National Heritage Lottery Fund
  • The National Lottery Awards for All

Whether you’re a new CIC looking for startup funding or an established organisation expanding your impact, our service streamlines the grant writing process while maintaining the human touch that funders look for.

What we offer

  • Free trial: 5 free grant bid submissions for new members who join our Discord community
  • AI-assisted drafting: Powered by a local Qwen 3.5:27b model, your bids are researched and written with precision
  • Human review: Every bid is reviewed by an experienced grant writer before submission
  • Fast turnaround: Most bids completed within 48 hours

Join us

We’re building a community of CIC leaders, social entrepreneurs, and grant writers. Join our Discord server to get started with your free grant bids, share knowledge, and connect with peers.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build and improve our service.

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