Instrumentl uses past grant cycle data to predict opportunity deadlines that have not been officially announced in order to get you ahead of the game. Predicted deadlines are particularly handy when planning for recurring, seasonal grants.
Until our Content team is able to confirm with a funder that their upcoming deadline is set in stone, the deadline will be marked as "predicted" on the grant page: Instrumentl continuously reviews feedback submitted by users to ensure that grant deadlines are accurate and up-to-date. When users flag a grant because of a potential deadline issue, Instrumentl takes proactive steps to verify and update the grant's information.
Not interested in seeing grants that currently have predicted deadlines? No worries! In your Matches tab, you can filter by "Deadlines" to only view matches with confirmed deadlines for the upcoming cycle.
Once an upcoming deadline is confirmed, it will no longer be marked as "predicted" on the grant page.
In addition, if the confirmed deadline is different than the predicted deadline used, you will receive an email alerting you to the change if you've saved the grant to your Tracker. Instrumentl also monitors flagged grants and past deadlines, checking for any updates and verifying new RFP announcements.
Predicted deadlines are based on historical patterns, and updates are applied once new information is confirmed by our Content Team. Additionally, Instrumentl archives grants flagged as no longer available or with canceled cycles to maintain an up-to-date database. We may also add a note to the opportunity if the funder has implemented last-minute contingencies for potential applicants or changes in funding availability.
*** Please note that you will still need to go in and manually change your chosen submission goal within your Grant Tracker.
If you ever have information you'd like to share with us about an upcoming deadline that is still marked as "predicted" on Instrumentl, please don't hesitate to let us know using the "Suggest an update" icon ( ! ) at the top right of each grant page. When reporting potential changes, it's optimal to include a reference to the grant's name, any specific details about the updated deadline, and any verified sources referenced, if available. Providing this information helps Instrumentl promptly verify and adjust grant details.
Users can specify flags such as "no longer accepting applications," "paused," or "closed", ensuring a precise review process.
Predicted deadlines help you plan ahead so you can maximize your grant output. Interested in our federal grant forecasts? Read more about those here.
Contact Us 
Reach out to our friendly support team if you have any questions about predicted deadlines. Message us via the chat bubble when you're logged in, or email us at hello@instrumentl.com.