NetGrant — Canadian funding
REMOTE · MCP.NETGRANT.CA · SCANNED SEP 20
Search 1,300+ live Canadian funding opportunities — grants, tax credits, accelerators, and loans.
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How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →
Endpoint Security63
- The endpoint's TLS certificate is valid, in date, and uses a strong key. View diagnostics → Pass
- Authorisation not fully verified: no authorisation is required to call this server, and 5 tool(s) never declared a destructiveHint. The MCP spec treats an absent hint as destructive by default, so we cannot call this surface safe. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Unverified
- HTTPS is enforced; there's no plaintext access path. View diagnostics → Pass
- The HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) header is present. View diagnostics → Pass
- DNSSEC check failed: this domain isn't protected by DNSSEC. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
Transport & Reachability100
- Verified streamable-http transport via a live MCP handshake. View diagnostics → Pass
Schema Quality & AI Usability78
- 100% of prompts and resources have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the item's name).Pass
- AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
- Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 1579 tokens (~315/item across 5 items; 5 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
- Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management100
- No destabilizing schema changes in the last 30 days.Pass
Tool Coverage100
- 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
- 100% of tool parameters carry a description.Pass
Tool Safety100
- No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
- We read all 5 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
- An AI judge read all 5 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities40
- Spec-recency check failed: implements MCP spec 2025-03-26; the latest is 2026-07-28. See how to fix → Fail
How do I install the NetGrant — Canadian funding MCP server?
NetGrant — Canadian funding is a hosted endpoint at https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.
remote · mcp.netgrant.ca
claude mcp add --transport http ca-netgrant-canadian-grants 'https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"ca-netgrant-canadian-grants": {
"url": "https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp"
}
}
} {
"servers": {
"ca-netgrant-canadian-grants": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp"
}
}
} [mcp_servers.ca-netgrant-canadian-grants] url = "https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp"
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"ca-netgrant-canadian-grants": {
"type": "remote",
"url": "https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp",
"enabled": true
}
}
} openclaw mcp add ca-netgrant-canadian-grants --url 'https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp' --transport streamable-http
mcp_servers:
ca-netgrant-canadian-grants:
url: "https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp" {
"McpServers": {
"ca-netgrant-canadian-grants": {
"Transport": "http",
"Url": "https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp"
}
}
} assistant mcp add ca-netgrant-canadian-grants -t streamable-http -u 'https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"ca-netgrant-canadian-grants": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp"
}
}
} The mcpServers block is a cross-client convention. Remote transports vary, so check your client's docs.
Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.
- 16 Sept 26 0
- Injection markers: unverified → pass ▲ security
- Stability: unverified → pass ▲ security
- HSTS header: unverified → pass ▲ security
- Transport: fail → pass ▲ security
- Authorization: Authorisation not fully verified: no authorisation is required to call this server, and 5 tool(s) never declared a destructiveHint. The MCP spec treats an absent hint as destructive by default, so we cannot call this surface safe. security
- MCP protocol: unverified → fail ▼ functional
- Endpoint reachability: unreachable → reachable ▲ functional
- Tool coverage: unverified → 100 ▲ functional
- Schema quality: unverified → 100 ▲ functional
- 15 Sept 26 0
- Endpoint reachability: reachable → unreachable ▼ security
- Stability: pass → unverified ▼ security
- Tool safety: pass → unverified ▼ security
- HSTS header: pass → unverified ▼ security
- Transport: pass → fail ▼ security
- Authorization: Authorisation not yet verified: we couldn't confirm whether this endpoint requires it. security
- Schema quality: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
- Capabilities: fail → unverified ▼ functional
- Tool coverage: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
- 26 Aug 26 +1
- We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
- 25 Aug 26 +1
- Stability: 0.97 → pass security
- 23 Aug 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 90 to 93. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 27 days of observed history at the previous scan, 28 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 11 Aug 26 0
- We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
- 31 Jul 26 0
- We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
- 30 Jul 26 0
- We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.
Captured 20 Sept 2026 · Probed https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp
TLS valid
Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .
| Subject | Issuer | Valid from | Valid until | Key | Signature | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN=netgrant.ca | CN=YE2,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US | 31 Aug 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | ECDSA 256 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 53aa2b6529522751fae3d350bf1216d43ce |
| SANs: *.netgrant.ca, netgrant.ca | ||||||
| CN=YE2,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US (CA) | CN=Root YE,O=ISRG,C=US | 3 Sept 2025 | 2 Sept 2028 | ECDSA 384 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 4df3b15dd6c0784c507cd37b58e6f115 |
| CN=Root YE,O=ISRG,C=US (CA) | CN=ISRG Root X2,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US | 13 May 2026 | 2 Sept 2032 | ECDSA 384 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 872165fc34b6e5fba8add5b3705fb53a |
| CN=ISRG Root X2,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US (CA) | CN=ISRG Root X1,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US | 13 May 2026 | 2 Sept 2032 | ECDSA 384 | SHA256-RSA | 6c8f1dc727c7117f7baf853ac980f9cd |
Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →
DNSSEC insecure
Validation of mcp.netgrant.ca. — Not signed
| Zone | DS | Keys | Algorithms | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | trust_anchor | 20326, 38696 | 8, 8 | Verified |
| ca. | present | 26384 | 13 | Verified |
| netgrant.ca. | absent | Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation |
Authentication No authorisation required
The endpoint answered without asking for a token. Anyone who knows the URL can reach it.
| Result | No authorisation required |
|---|---|
| HTTP status | 200 |
| Header | Value |
|---|---|
| strict-transport-security | max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains |
| x-content-type-options | nosniff |
| x-frame-options | DENY |
| referrer-policy | strict-origin-when-cross-origin |
| permissions-policy | camera=(), microphone=(), geolocation=() |
Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →
Transports 2 probes
| Transport | URL | Outcome | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| streamable-http | https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp | Verified | 200 | |
| http (plaintext) | http://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp | HTTPS enforced | 301 | https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp |
The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →
compare_opportunities ~121
Fetch 2–4 opportunities at once so you can present them side by side. Use after search_opportunities when the user is choosing between a few options. Returns the full detail rows (including eligibility + body) for every id, in the order requested. Present them as a comparison table — rows = attributes (funding, deadline, region, eligibility highlights), columns = the opportunities — then recommend which fits the user best and why.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ids | array | yes | Array of 2–4 opportunity UUIDs (from search_opportunities) to compare. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
eligibility_check ~165
Pull a single opportunity's eligibility criteria alongside a description of the applicant, so you can judge whether they qualify. Use when the user asks "do I qualify for this?" or "does this apply to me?". The response contains the opportunity's eligibility text + key fields and echoes the applicant description — it does NOT decide for you. Read the eligibility, compare it against the applicant, then give a clear verdict (Likely eligible / Partially / Unlikely) with the specific criteria that pass or fail and any criteria you can't determine from the description.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| applicant_description | string | yes | The applicant's details: sector, stage, location/province, incorporation status, size, demographics — whatever is relevant to eligibility. |
| id | string | yes | Opportunity UUID to check eligibility for. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
get_opportunity_details ~105
Fetch full details for a single opportunity by ID. Use this after search_opportunities when: - The user wants to know more about a specific match - You need the full eligibility text to confirm a strong-match claim - The user wants to draft an application — you need the requirements The response includes all fields including the full body text and eligibility criteria. Present the eligibility as a checklist when relevant.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | yes | Opportunity UUID returned from search_opportunities |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
search_opportunities ~753
Search Canadian funding opportunities (grants, competitions, accelerators, tax credits, wage subsidies, loans, events). Returns JSON. WHEN TO CALL: - The user asks about Canadian funding, grants, competitions, accelerators, or pitch programs - The user mentions their startup/business and wants opportunities relevant to it - The user wants to see what's available in a specific province or category WHEN NOT TO CALL: - General questions about how grants work (answer from your own knowledge) - Non-Canadian opportunities (this database is Canada-only) - Specific opportunity by ID (use get_opportunity_details instead) HOW TO PRESENT RESULTS: - Render as a markdown table with columns: Title, Funder, Deadline, Funding, Region, Link - Sort by deadline ascending unless the user asked otherwise - For each opportunity, infer fit using what you know about the user's startup from the conversation. Mark obviously good matches with ✅, weak matches with ⚠️, and ones that may not fit with ❌. Be honest — do not mark everything ✅. - If a deadline is within 14 days, prefix the row with 🚨. - Always include the URL as a clickable markdown link. - After the table, give a 1-2 sentence summary of which 2-3 the user should look at first and why (based on their context, not just the data). - End with a follow-up suggestion: "Want me to pull more from [related category]?" or "Want me to draft an outline for [top match]?" DATA NOTES: - "Rolling" deadline means no fixed close date. - Funding amount may be a range or "varies". - Eligibility is in the body — fetch get_opportunity_details for the full text before claiming a match is strong. - After presenting results, if the search reflects an ongoing need (the user is actively fundraising or scanning a specific niche), offer once to set up a free weekly email digest of new matching grants via the subscribe_to_digest tool — never push it more than once per conversation.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| category | string | – | Optional: grant, competition, tax_credit, wage_subsidy, loan, event, workshop, conference, other |
| deadline_within_days | integer | – | Optional. Only return fixed-deadline opportunities whose deadline falls between today and this many days from now. Rolling / no-fixed-deadline opportunities are EXCLUDED by this filter. Use for "clos… |
| exclude_expired | boolean | – | Default true. Set false only if the user explicitly wants to see past-deadline or historical opportunities. |
| is_rolling | boolean | – | Optional. true = only rolling/no-fixed-deadline opportunities; false = only those with a fixed deadline. Omit to include both. |
| max_funding | integer | – | Optional. Only return opportunities with max_funding_amount <= this value (in CAD). Use with min_funding to bound a funding range, or alone to cap how large a program you want. |
| max_results | integer | – | Default 20. Increase only if the user wants a comprehensive sweep. |
| min_funding | integer | – | Optional. Only return opportunities with max_funding_amount >= this value (in CAD). Use when the user specifies a minimum funding threshold. |
| query | string | – | Free-text search across title and body. Pass the user's actual keywords (e.g. "AI", "agriculture", "women-led"). |
| region | string | – | Optional province code: ON, BC, QC, AB, MB, SK, NS, NB, NL, PE, YT, NT, NU. Use Federal for nation-wide programs. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
subscribe_to_digest ~435
Subscribe the user to a FREE weekly email digest of Canadian funding opportunities matching a saved search (keywords + region). Each week they get 8–10 grants, newest first, falling back to the strongest current matches when nothing new landed. WHEN TO CALL: - The user, after a search, says yes to ongoing alerts, or asks to be notified / kept updated / emailed about new grants in their niche. - Only after they have explicitly agreed and given an email address — never subscribe someone proactively or without consent. HOW TO CALL: - Pre-fill "keywords" and "region" from the search you just ran so the digest matches what they were looking at (e.g. keywords "cleantech", region "BC"). Keep keywords to a short phrase, not a sentence. - "region" must be a province code (ON, BC, QC, AB, MB, SK, NS, NB, NL, PE, YT, NT, NU) or "Federal", or omit it for all-of-Canada. - Ask the user for their email; do not guess it. WHAT HAPPENS: - We send a one-click confirmation email (double opt-in). The user is NOT subscribed until they click it. Tell them to check their inbox. - If they were already confirmed, nothing is re-sent. Returns JSON: { ok: boolean, status: "confirmation_sent" | "already_subscribed" }. Confirm to the user what they signed up for (e.g. "weekly BC cleantech grants — check your email to confirm").
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| string | yes | The user's email address. Ask for it explicitly; never invent or assume it. | |
| keywords | string | yes | Short search phrase to match grants on, taken from the current search (e.g. "AI", "women-led agriculture", "cleantech"). Max ~200 chars. |
| region | string | – | Optional province code (ON, BC, QC, AB, MB, SK, NS, NB, NL, PE, YT, NT, NU) or "Federal". Omit for nation-wide. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
What is the NetGrant — Canadian funding MCP server?
NetGrant — Canadian funding is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as ca.netgrant/canadian-grants. Search 1,300+ live Canadian funding opportunities, grants, tax credits, accelerators, and loans. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://mcp.netgrant.ca/mcp).
Is the NetGrant — Canadian funding MCP server safe to use?
NetGrant — Canadian funding scores 79 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.
What tools does the NetGrant — Canadian funding MCP server expose?
NetGrant — Canadian funding exposes 5 tools: search_opportunities, get_opportunity_details, compare_opportunities, eligibility_check, subscribe_to_digest. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 1,579 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.
Does the NetGrant — Canadian funding MCP server require authentication?
No. We connected to NetGrant — Canadian funding without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.
Is the NetGrant — Canadian funding MCP server still maintained?
NetGrant — Canadian funding is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 20 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.