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mcp-sam-gov

by cliwant

grants_get_opportunity

Retrieve complete details for a specific grant opportunity using its ID, including funding limits, deadlines, and eligibility criteria.

Instructions

Fetch full detail for a single grant opportunity by id. Returns description, agency, posting/response/archive dates, award_ceiling, award_floor, estimated_funding, expected_number_of_awards, applicant_types, funding_instruments, CFDA programs.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
opportunityIdYesGrants.gov opportunity id (numeric string)
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, but description does not mention behavioral traits like idempotency or safety. However, the tool is a simple fetch by id, so no destructive behavior is expected. Still, could add more context.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence for purpose followed by a concise list of returned fields. No unnecessary information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the simplicity of the tool (one parameter, no output schema), the description adequately covers the return fields and context. No gaps for effective use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with a clear description. Description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides. Baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states the action (fetch) and resource (single grant opportunity by id). Lists the specific fields returned, distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'grants_search' which returns lists.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Implied usage: use when you have an opportunity id and need full details. No explicit alternatives or when-not-to-use, but context from sibling names (e.g., 'grants_search') provides differentiation.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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