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Funding Safety & Apply-Path Assurance - so you stop wasting hours and stop posting or clicking traps. No scams. No leaks. No regrets.

We verify sources, not outcomes. Funding Safety & Apply-Path Assurance.

Referencing: FTC • FBI IC3 • SBA OIG • HHS OIG • Grants.gov

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Grants Scanned

791

Scams Found

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Scam Watch

Recent warnings from authorities about grant impostors and pay-to-apply schemes.

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“The FTC says people lost over $300M to grants scams last year — and most scams were never reported.”

Got Questions?

How do I know your verdicts are reliable?

We show our work: every result cites the Official Path Engine™ checks (Official Source, Registry, History) in plain English. More...

Could you block a real grant by mistake?

It’s rare, but possible. We expose reasons and offer 3–5 day appeals with a public changelog if reversed.

Do you charge to apply or take a cut of my grant?

Never. We don’t charge to apply, don’t promise outcomes, and don’t take a percentage. Any affiliate link is clearly disclosed and optional.

Which grants do you cover—and which are shaky?

We verify the legitimacy of the offer and apply path across gov/corporate/foundation programs. “Pay-to-apply,” DM-only, or aggregator forms are flagged REVIEW/RISK.

What data do you store when I paste a link?

Minimal telemetry: URL (hashed/truncated), verdict, timestamp, and reasons. You can delete history (Pro). No application contents are captured.

How fast is it—and what do I get back?

Most checks finish in ~60 seconds with a verdict (VERIFIED/REVIEW/RISK), a one-line reason, and—when safe—the official apply link.

Legitengine is an independent verification service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any grantmaker, company, government agency, or foundation. We do not collect application fees or submit applications. Results are informational and do not guarantee eligibility or awards. We may include clearly disclosed, optional affiliate links that never affect your price or access to safety information.

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