Intro to Grant Writing with AI
with Krista Kurlinkus, Ph.D.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming the grant writing landscape, and everyone is jumping on board.
But here’s the truth: most grant writers are using AI the wrong way, leading to simplistic, cookie-cutter proposals that fail to stand out (and sometimes don't even hold up to scrutiny).
Our course is designed to give you a competitive edge.
We’ll teach you how to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT skillfully and strategically to craft compelling, funder-ready proposals that actually win grants.
Here’s how we’ll help you outshine the competition.
Use ChatGPT and other AI platforms effectively at every stage of the grant writing process, from program design to final copy edits.
With our proven AI prompt templates, you’ll save hours of work while producing higher-quality proposals.
Learn how to leverage AI responsibly to amplify your skills, not replace them.
"I was just awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Lilly Foundation!
I took your grant writing workshop during the beginning of the pandemic and was totally overwhelmed and thought I'd never be able to get a grant for my work area.
Then I received your email about attending a training to learn how to write a grant 1 hour…using AI. I went - was totally amazed.
Before noon that day I had an 8-page draft of a potential grant.
Using AI, I was able to put together the structure and bones of a good proposal. By the end of my work (about 2 weeks), I had 20 pages of a proposal in a total 47-page grant.
I tell everyone that your training on how to use AI to write a grant is what launched me in the writing process.
SO - I just thought you would want to know that. I'm beyond excited. Thank you for what you do."
-Pam Phillips-Burk
Pastoral Development Ministry Team Leader, Cumberland Presbyterian Church
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This training demonstrates how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize grant writing through clear, actionable strategies. It teaches users to break complex tasks into manageable steps, such as processing funding opportunities (FOAs) to extract key requirements, drafting specific grant sections one at a time (e.g., statements of need or program designs), revising narratives for clarity and cohesion, and editing for precision. Attendees learn to create effective prompts by providing detailed context, examples, and iterative instructions to guide AI outputs. The session also emphasizes scaffolding prompts to avoid overwhelming the model, using AI for summarization, and integrating AI for data analysis to evaluate grant prospects. Ethical considerations and prompt refinement techniques are covered to ensure results align with user needs. This training ultimately equips participants with a structured workflow to enhance efficiency and accuracy while leveraging AI’s full potential in grant writing. This pre-recorded training is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
This training introduces OpenAI o1, a reasoning-centric AI model, as a transformative tool for grant writers, focusing on its strengths in complex data analysis and strategic decision-making. OpenAI o1 excels at tasks such as analyzing grantmaker award histories, assessing the likelihood of receiving a grant, and tailoring proposals to specific requirements through chain-of-thought reasoning. Participants are guided through workflows that optimize both tools, including using OpenAI o1 for grant research, strategic planning, and data-driven insights, while employing ChatGPT for efficient drafting and language refinement. The session features live demonstrations, showcasing OpenAI o1’s capacity to analyze funding trends and recommend strategic grant applications. Attendees learn how to craft prompts for effective data analysis and use AI to refine their grant writing approaches. This pre-recorded training is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
This comprehensive training provides an in-depth understanding of how AI can revolutionize your grant writing process. Learn the latest developments in AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, and master the art of crafting precise prompts to enhance your grant narratives. Discover our streamlined workflow for drafting, revising, and finalizing grant applications with AI's assistance, making complex proposals more manageable and efficient. Gain practical insights from real-world success stories and participate in interactive sessions, receiving personalized feedback to ensure you can immediately apply these cutting-edge techniques. Whether you're a seasoned grant writer or a newcomer, this training will equip you with the skills to significantly reduce writing time, improve proposal quality, and stay ahead in the evolving job market. This pre-recorded training is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
An intensive, hands-on training on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and BARD (now Gemini) to streamline the grant writing process. This will empower you to produce comprehensive grant drafts in just one hour. You'll also learn the skills of prompt engineering to optimize AI output whether for grant writing or any other writing task. The training includes interactive elements, allowing participants to follow along and implement the techniques in real-time. This session not only focuses on the technical aspects of using AI but also on tailoring AI outputs to meet specific grant requirements and enhance the overall quality of grant proposals. This pre-recorded training is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
This training provides a detailed exploration of advanced AI capabilities in grant writing, specifically ChatGPT's new GPT builder, and highlights its rapid progression and implications for grant writing. The session includes step-by-step guidance on leveraging AI to create custom GPTs, including using the GPT builder, uploading knowledge sources, and configuring the AI for specific tasks. It includes real-world applications and testimonials from successful users, showcasing the practical benefits of AI integration. The video emphasizes an iterative process of refining AI outputs, addresses privacy and security considerations, and places AI advancements within the broader context of technological progress. This pre-recorded training is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Get our 90+ page fillable digital workbook that teaches you both how to implement AI to write grants, but also the principles and strategies of each section of a grant proposal.
Get our exclusive Grant Writer GPT in OpenAI's Custom GPT store for free (and, no, you don't have to pay for ChatGPT Plus). A custom GPT is a specialized version of the original GPT model developed by OpenAI, tailored to address specific needs or tasks within various fields or applications. Ours is trained on all of our course content about grant writing and the prompts most effective for eliciting stellar responses for grant applications.
Use our comprehensive AI prompt templates to quickly generate grant drafts, design new programs, revise grant drafts, and more. Simply copy, paste, and replace with your basic details.
There are plenty of courses out there claiming to teach you AI,
but here’s why Intro to Grant Writing with AI is the ultimate game-changer.
This course is designed and taught by Ph.D.s in Rhetoric and Writing with over 20 years of combined experience teaching writing at universities and online. We’ve educated over 10,000 students in grant writing, and our expertise ensures that what you learn is grounded in proven principles of effective communication.
We've been teaching grant writing with AI for over two years and have used our skills as expert writing teachers to refine and perfect our prompting strategies.
This isn’t a generic AI course.
Every strategy, tool, and template is tailored to the specific challenges and opportunities of grant writing.
We are a GPA-Approved Trainer, CFRE Continuing Education Approved Provider, and highly sought after grant writing with AI experts.
Unlike other course creators, we don’t just teach—we’re actively consulting with clients and growing our grant writing business.
We know what works because we do it every day.
Learn not just what to do, but how to do it—with step-by-step instructions, templates, and AI-powered strategies that save time and produce results.
Full participation in Intro to Grant Writing with AI
is applicable for 8 points in Category 1.B -Education
of the CFRE International application
for initial certification and/or recertification.
Grant writing is changing fast.
This is a critical time frame before AI becomes a fully normalized, baseline expectation in the grant writing field.
Right now, there’s an opportunity to gain a competitive edge by mastering AI while many others are still using it ineffectively or learning the basics.
However, as AI adoption grows, the advantage of being ahead will diminish, and grant writers who fail to adapt risk being left behind.
Every day you delay, the gap between you and AI-savvy competitors grows wider. This course ensures you’re not only keeping up but leading the way.
Join today for just $37 and gain lifetime access to a skill set that will transform your career. This investment is small compared to the grants you’ll win when you master AI.
"Learning to use AI adds a professional grant writer in your business for free.
If you want to have the basics of a winning proposal drafted and just need to fine-tune it to your specific needs then this is something you should try, especially as a new or small nonprofit.
Thank you for doing this. It cleared some of the fear of trying something new and encourages me to see how this could positively impact my non-profit's ability to get successful proposals drafts , evaluation plans created, and program roadmaps created fast."
"This training taught me how to design prompts for ChatGPT to increase my writing speed and efficiency.
My mind is blown! I've written many grants over 25 years. I've won grants as small as $5K and as large as $3M.
Way to go Krista! You are an early adopter of the AI technology and a super teacher. I'm delighted to be learning from you."
"This training was excellent and my favorite thing about it is Krista's teaching style- very thorough.
I would encourage anyone in need of basic information on what AI is and how to use it to create professional grants to take this training.
The most important lesson I learned was the way prompts can assist in creating a more in-depth grant."
"Amazing!!! This will be a game changer for our team and clients!!
I joined to learn more about how to use AI with grant writing. Learning the parameters and how to use the tool more effectively is a GAME CHANGER!
My favorite thing about the training is . . . everything!"
This is an independent training course that does not include 1-on-1 grant writing and revision for students or any assistance outside of the trainings. If you want live interaction and writing workshop support, consider our comprehensive course, Grant Writing Made Easier.
You pay a one-time fee of $37 for lifetime access to the Intro to Grant Writing with AI course. This price includes all the components listed above. Discounts may apply.
No. You do not need to join this course if you are a current member of Grant Writing Made Easier. That course includes all of the training from this course and more.
No, we are unable to guarantee success of any particular grant as many factors determine a grant's success, including the applicant's organizational history and capacity, fit with the grantmaker and funding opportunity, and applicant's ability to implement our training.
Yes. You will have access to the course for the entirety of its existence. All workbooks and written materials are downloadable.
Once enrolled you’ll receive information from us on how best to contact us via email technical support team for any system (online access or performance) issues. You will also have access to a 1,500+ member grant writing community on the course platform where you can ask questions, directly message other members, and find people local to you or who share your area of expertise.
"I highly recommend taking this class as it has the potential to change your life for the better.
The program provided me with insight into the best prompts to ask ChatGPT to generate more effective grant proposals. I found the entire program to be incredibly helpful and informative.
My experience has been great, and I am confident that anyone who wants to improve their grant writing skills will find this program to be highly valuable."
"This is revolutionary for a small nonprofit with limited resources.
I have submitted several successful grants to government entities, foundations, and individual donors. I joined to learn how to streamline and accelerate the process to achieve more detailed and impactful proposals. In the training, I have learned the iterative effectiveness of prompting and my favorite thing about the training has been having my mind blown!
I would absolutely recommend this training to anyone who wants to learn to write grants with AI. Thank you for taking the time to develop this course and share it. What a time-saver."
"I highly recommend this training and education to anyone who wants to boost their productivity.
As someone who has written grants for non-profits and private sector companies, as well as local, state, and federal entities, I can say that while I have had some success, I recognized that there is always room for improvement. That's why I decided to sign up for the AI grant writing training program.
Thanks to the program, I learned how to write prompts that generate the information I need, as well as different types of prompts that help me write various sections of the application. Once I understood how to use the tool, I was amazed at how quickly I could complete tasks.
The training was certainly helpful for me, and I am excited to continue using the workbooks provided."
"Thanks to the training, I now know how to apply for more grants than I ever thought possible as a regular person.
Despite putting in several grant applications, I had yet to win any. That's when I decided to enroll in the AI grant writing program with the goal of learning how to complete grant applications quickly so I could apply for more.
One of the key takeaways from the program was how to make a conversation with the AI to get a more customized grant proposal. This was incredibly helpful in showing me how to tailor my proposals to the specific requirements of each grant.
I learned a lot in the training and was able to complete writing a grant proposal, with the exception of the graphics and budget narrative required by federal grantmakers.
Overall, I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their grant writing skills."
AI is here to stay, and your competitors are already catching on.
Will you?
Now is the time to level up your skills before this window of opportunity closes.
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