Gain a competitive edge in your grant writing by harnessing the power of AI to streamline and enhance your application process. This program provides you with practical techniques and tools to automate and optimize grant writing, transforming you into a more efficient and strategic grant management professional. You'll explore core grant writing practices, learn how to leverage AI for ideation and workflow integration, and discover best practices for ethical AI use and data analytics to track grant success.

Guided by experienced educational and industry professionals, this hands-on program focuses on immediate application, allowing you to directly apply your learning to your organization’s needs. You'll leave equipped with actionable skills to drive more successful grant applications, making a tangible impact on your organization.

NOTE: You will need access to paid versions of AI tools such as ChatGPT Plus, Claude, and other relevant SaaS tools for the hands-on exercises.

Who Should Attend?

This program is tailored for early- to mid-career professionals responsible for writing and managing grant applications, including grant writers, business leaders, nonprofit managers, and project coordinators. Whether you’re new to generative AI or have some experience but want to deepen your knowledge, this program is ideal for those working in fields such as nonprofit management, educational institutions, healthcare, research, community development, or any area where securing funding through grants is essential. If you’re looking to enhance your grant writing capabilities, streamline your workflow, and integrate AI tools into your grant management process, this program is for you.

Program Benefits

• Optimize Efficiency and Quality: Transform your grant writing process with AI and SaaS tools, enhancing efficiency while upholding the rigorous standards needed for successful funding applications.
• Streamline Complex Processes: Evaluate and simplify intricate grant guidelines, developing strategies to proactively monitor updates, making your application process more streamlined and effective.
• Leverage Adaptive AI Tools: Integrate advanced AI tools into your workflow that continuously adapt and improve, ensuring an evolving, ethical grant writing process tailored to your organization's unique needs.
• Implement an Actionable Strategy: Formulate and implement a detailed plan to embed AI into your daily operations, leaving the program with the expertise and resources necessary to confidently leverage AI for superior grant outcomes.

Course Materials

• Pre-Course Reading
  • Discovery guides to evaluate current grant writing processes.
• Course Handouts
  • Tool selection guides, workflow templates, and checklists.
  • Access to recordings of all sessions and demo exercises.
• Required Access
  • Access to the paid versions of tools like ChatGPT Plus and Claude for the duration of the course.
  • Sign up information for these tools will be provided prior to the course.
• Follow-Up Resources
  • Additional resources for staying current with AI tools.
  • Analytics guides for tracking grant success rates.

Curriculum

• Session 1:
  ​Introduction to AI in Grant Writing
  • Overview of how AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude can support the grant writing process.
  • Introduce key AI functionalities for simplifying tasks such as research, drafting, and editing.
  • Set the foundation for using AI effectively throughout the grant writing lifecycle.
  • Prepare for deeper dives into AI-powered tools in the following sessions.
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• Session 2:
  ​Simplifying Grant Guidelines and Web Scraping for Program Updates
  • Automate and simplify complex grant guidelines using AI, developing strategies to proactively make the application process more streamlined and effective, saving time and reducing errors.
  • Set up web scraping tools to monitor updates on government program websites and receive meaningful notifications, avoiding time spent on minor changes.
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• Session 3:
  ​Improving Efficiency with AI and Staying Current with AI Tools
  • Draft and refine grant proposal sections using AI to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality.
  • Follow a clear, auditable process to review AI-generated content for alignment and quality.
  • Improve outcomes by crafting clear, detailed prompts to guide the AI toward the desired results.
  • Compare and analyze generative AI writing tools to understand which ones best fit your team's specific needs.
  • Learn how to select the most appropriate AI tools for different business scenarios.
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• Session 4:
  ​Integrating AI Tools into Grant Writing Workflow
  • Design customized workflows to integrate AI into day-to-day grant writing processes.
  • Optimize AI tool configurations for specific organizational tasks, ensuring the tools meet your workflow requirements.
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• Session 5:
  ​Adaptive AI and Ethical AI Use
  • Explore how AI can learn and improve over time to enhance the quality of grant writing.
  • Apply appropriate safeguards to protect proprietary and client data when using commercial AI tools.
  • Understand and apply ethical practices when using AI to avoid bias, plagiarism, or inappropriate shortcuts.
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• Session 6:
  ​Using Data Analytics for Grant Success
  • Use AI-powered data analytics tools to track and analyze grant success rates.
  • Identify key trends from previous grant applications to optimize future submissions and strategies.

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Instructors

Rochelle Grayson
​Co-Founder, Circles of AI​

Rochelle Grayson is an Industry Chair, Program Advisor, and Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, where she has developed and taught programs in AI, Digital Transformation, Data and Marketing Analytics, and Social Media. She has authored two marketing textbooks, Applied Marketing (Wiley) and Foundations in Digital Marketing (BCcampus), and has held academic leadership roles at Langara College, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), and Simon Fraser University. Rochelle's teaching excellence was recognized with UBC's John K. Friesen Excellence in Teaching Award.

Beyond academia, Rochelle is the founder of Mosaic Accelerator and an Executive-in-Residence with New Ventures BC, advising 150+ early and growth-stage technology companies on business, sales, and marketing strategies. Named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network and awarded as one of Vancouver's Top Forty Under 40 by Business in Vancouver, Rochelle combines her academic expertise and industry experience to offer a global, innovative perspective. She holds an MBA in Finance and Business Policy from the University of Chicago and Six Sigma (Black Belt) Master Certifications in Product Development Management and Business Facilitation.

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James Rowe
​Co-Founder, Circles of AI​

James Rowe is a seasoned business and technology strategist with over two decades of experience in sectors like cleantech, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing. As the co-founder of Circles of AI, he empowers non-technical business leaders to leverage generative AI through practical learning experiences, simplifying complex technologies into accessible, actionable strategies. With a track record of developing training programs for sectors such as cleantech and healthcare, James has served as an Executive in Residence at Foresight Canada, delivering courses on market validation, technology commercialization, and IP strategy.

As President of Insightful Innovation, James provides strategic guidance on AI adoption and process automation, ensuring businesses remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. His work with startups through programs like Spring Activator and FoodMesh showcases his ability to guide market assessment, business strategy, and product-market fit. Known for his strategic vision and hands-on approach, James excels at translating intricate technologies into valuable learning experiences, enabling business leaders to confidently implement AI strategies that drive growth and innovation.