The Grants and Contributions Discovery Assistant is an AI-powered tool developed by Canadian Heritage to help members of the public find and understand available funding opportunities. This experimental system uses a specialized Large Language Model trained on the Department's grant and contribution programs and guidelines to improve program discoverability and enhance service delivery for clients seeking funding. The system was developed as a 10-week experiment exploring how human-centered AI and machine learning could revolutionize how grants and contributions are managed and delivered.
This system does not involve the collection or processing of personal information. It operates as an agent assistant that helps users navigate funding programs by providing information about available grants and contributions based on departmental program structures and guidelines. The system is currently in retired status, though the Department has identified significant potential to scale this approach across the broader public sector.
The tool demonstrates the transformative capabilities of AI in public service delivery, particularly in making government funding programs more accessible and easier to discover. Citizens and organizations seeking funding can interact with the AI assistant to explore programs that match their needs and circumstances.
