Open FOIA Project
Democratizing government transparency with free, AI-powered FOIA tools
Open FOIA Project is a public service platform dedicated to democratizing access to government information. It provides free, AI-powered tools to help citizens, journalists, researchers, and activists file and manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests without needing legal expertise or financial resources. By automating the complex process of drafting legally sound requests, tracking deadlines, and generating appeals, the Open FOIA Project levels the playing field, giving everyone the same powerful tools as professional journalists and lawyers.
Personally funded by James Scott as a public service, the Open FOIA Project is committed to remaining free forever. It operates without investors, a revenue model, or advertisements, ensuring that financial constraints never limit access to government transparency. The project is built on the belief that every citizen, regardless of their background or location, deserves the ability to investigate their government and access public records, fostering a more informed and engaged citizenry.
Available at No Cost to Synergistic NGOs, Think Tanks, Institutes & Nonprofits
Open FOIA Project is provided entirely free of charge to synergistic NGOs, think tanks, research institutes, and other mission-driven nonprofits. All services across the Embassy Row Project ecosystem are personally funded by James Scott - no fees, no subscriptions, no hidden costs.
Access is managed through the Embassy Row Project's grant program, which exists to remove financial barriers so qualifying organizations can deploy institutional-grade capabilities and redirect their resources toward advancing their core mission.
Service Categories
Request Tools
- AI-Powered Request Generation
- Comprehensive Agency Database
- Multi-Agency Filing
Research & Analysis
- Case Law Library
- Exemption Anticipator
- State Law Lookup
Tracking & Appeals
- Appeal Letter Generator
- Response Timeline Tracker
Key Features
Sectors Served
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All platform services are fully grant-funded. Apply for access to start leveraging institutional-grade intelligence for your organization.
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