Funding navigation prototype

Greenhouse Funding Tool

I help greenhouse and vertical farming projects assess funding fit by turning complex program rules into a plain-English eligibility check.

Project summary

From program rules to practical decisions

This prototype was built to make Alberta greenhouse funding information easier to understand. Instead of asking users to interpret long program documents, it guides them through the main eligibility questions and highlights the risks that matter before they spend time on an application.

Problem

Funding information is hard to act on

Program rules can be scattered, technical, and difficult to translate into a clear yes, no, or maybe.

Approach

Ask the decision questions first

The tool focuses on location, project type, crop category, production model, market channel, investment size, and financing readiness.

Value

Reduce wasted effort

Users can quickly see whether an opportunity is worth pursuing, needs more preparation, or is likely the wrong fit.

Interactive prototype

This is a decision-support prototype. It is not legal, financial, or grant-application advice. Program details should always be checked against the current official program guide before applying.

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What this shows

Business rules can become usable tools

The prototype demonstrates how policy or funding information can be turned into guided decision support for non-specialists.

Next version

Program comparison and saved results

A stronger version could compare multiple funding programs, save user results, and produce a preparation checklist.

Built by

Rodger Murray

Business instructor and workflow builder focused on practical AI-supported tools for learning, planning, and decision support.