Win More Grants. Work Less.
The only grant writing program that combines PhD-level writing instruction, real-time coaching, and customizable AI-powered systems to help you write winning grants in less time and with less stress.
Win More Grants. Work Less.
The only grant writing program that combines PhD-level writing instruction, real-time coaching, and customizable AI-powered systems to help you write winning grants in less time and with less stress.
Built and taught by full-time, practicing grant consultants with PhDs in Writing & Rhetoric, Grant Writing Made Easier gives you:
- Step-by-step, on-demand curriculum for every part of winning grant proposals
- Live monthly workshops + twice-monthly skill builders (recorded for on-demand playback)
- AI-supported workflows that 10x your writing speed
- Skill-building + support for every level of experience, from novice to advanced
- Templates, systems, and tools used by professional grant consultants
- A community and coaching structure that ensures you actually finish the work + get results
See results in 30–60 days. Transform your entire grant program in a year.
Monthly and annual options available, stay as little or as long as you need to
11,000 students
across the United States and the world have learned grant writing skills with us,
ranging in experience level from complete beginner to more than 20 years.
“I have received over $490,000 in grants, and I attribute that to Krista's instruction. Before taking her course, I had only won a $2,500 community grant.”
-Mary Alexander, Executive Director
Unique Fabrics
"This is revolutionary for a small nonprofit with limited resources. My favorite thing about the training has been having my mind blown!"
- Scott C.
"Thanks to the training, I now know how to apply for more grants than I ever thought possible as a regular person. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their grant writing skills."
-Melissa D. Guerrero
Choose Your Path
Find the track designed for where you are in your grant writing journey.
Built and taught by full-time, practicing grant consultants with PhDs in Writing & Rhetoric, Grant Writing Made Easier gives you:
- Step-by-step, on-demand curriculum for every part of winning grant proposals
- Live monthly workshops + twice-monthly skill builders (recorded for on-demand playback)
- AI-supported workflows that 10x your writing speed
- Skill-building + support for every level of experience, from novice to advanced
- Templates, systems, and tools used by professional grant consultants
- A community and coaching structure that ensures you actually finish the work + get results
See results in 30–60 days. Transform your entire grant program in a year.
Monthly and annual options available, stay as little or as long as you need to
11,000 students
across the United States and the world have learned grant writing skills with us,
ranging in experience level from complete beginner to more than 20 years.
“I have received over $490,000 in grants, and I attribute that to Krista's instruction. Before taking her course, I had only won a $2,500 community grant.”
-Mary Alexander, Executive Director
Unique Fabrics
"This is revolutionary for a small nonprofit with limited resources. My favorite thing about the training has been having my mind blown!"
- Scott C.
"Thanks to the training, I now know how to apply for more grants than I ever thought possible as a regular person. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their grant writing skills."
-Melissa D. Guerrero
Choose Your Path
Find the track designed for where you are in your grant writing journey.
Designed for grant writers of all levels, including:
- Novice grant writers who need a step-by-step guide to getting started quickly
- Intermediate grant writers who want to take their grant writing to the next level, while saving time
- Expert grant writers who need to learn how to take AI beyond the basic responses it gives to their prompts, so they can start saving time, but keep the quality of their proposals high
- Anyone who wants to learn how to become a grant writer and strategist with a high award rate, while also spending waaaay less time doing so
Designed for grant writers of all levels, including:
- Novice grant writers who need a step-by-step guide to getting started quickly
- Intermediate grant writers who want to take their grant writing to the next level, while saving time
- Expert grant writers who need to learn how to take AI beyond the basic responses it gives to their prompts, so they can start saving time, but keep the quality of their proposals high
- Anyone who wants to learn how to become a grant writer and strategist with a high award rate, while also spending waaaay less time doing so
What Beginners Get Inside
Grant Writing Made Easier
By the end of your first 30–60 days, you’ll have:
- A complete standard grant narrative
- A list of aligned funders
- Your first real application submitted
- AI tools that make everything faster
- A clear system for writing and managing grants
- A massive reduction in overwhelm
- The confidence to write grants on your own
Write Your Standard Grant Narrative (Your Step-by-Step Foundation)
This is the core training that teaches you how to write a complete grant proposal--even if you've never written one before.
You'll learn how to create a full, reusable narrative that includes:
- Organizational Information (History & Mission)
- Statement of Need
- Program Design & Logic Model
- Goals, Objectives, & Evaluation
- Budget & Budget Narrative
- All the extra pieces funders ask for (LOIs, abstracts, timelines, thank-you letters, appendices, reports)
You get:
- A done-for-you Standard Narrative Template
- Short, clear video lessons for every grant section (4.5 hours total)
- 200+ pages of workbooks that show you what to say and how to say it
- Templates for budgets, Gantt charts, logic models, LOIs, and more
Why this matters for beginners:
Most people struggle because they don't know what belongs in each part of a grant or how to organize it. This training removes the guesswork so you always know: what to write, where it goes, why it matters, and how funders evaluate it.
What You'll Learn in Each Section (Beginner-Friendly Breakdown)
Organizational Info, History & Mission
You'll learn how to:
- Explain what your organization does in a simple, compelling way
- Share your history without overwhelming the reader
- Highlight what funders care about most
- Strengthen your mission statement (even if you're unsure it's "right")
- Talk about leadership, board structure, and credibility
- Write this section for organizations or individuals (artists, researchers)
Beginner result: You'll finally have a clean, clear "About Us" section that works for every grant.
Statement of Need (Why Your Work Matters)
You'll learn how to:
- Identify exactly who you serve
- Explain the problem your community is facing
- Do beginner-friendly research (local data, stories, evidence)
- Choose the right data without drowning in statistics
- Build a logical, funder-ready case for why your program is needed
Beginner result: You'll learn to tell a compelling story backed by evidence--without feeling like you're writing a term paper.
Program Design & Logic Model (Your Plan of Action)
You'll learn how to:
- Set clear goals and measurable objectives
- Explain your program step by step
- Choose activities that match what funders want
- Identify the resources you need
- Create a memorable program name
- Show how your program is different from others
- Identify partners and collaborators
- Plan for sustainability
- Fill out a logic model with confidence (we demystify the whole thing)
Beginner result: You'll finally understand how to design a program funders will trust--and how to explain it clearly.
Budgets & Budget Narratives
You'll learn how to:
- Understand common budget formats (without fear)
- Estimate realistic program and organizational costs
- Align your numbers with your narrative
- Explain your budget in plain English
- Avoid the mistakes that get grants rejected
Beginner result: You'll create a clean, funder-ready budget even if you're not a "numbers person."
All the Little Pieces That Confuse Beginners
You'll learn how to create:
- Executive summaries
- Timelines
- LOIs
- Appendices
- Thank-you letters
- Grantmaker site visit materials
- Grant reports
Beginner result: You won't be surprised by "bonus" requirements ever again.
Why Beginners Still Need to Learn the Writing (Even with AI)
AI is powerful--but only if you know what a good grant should look like.
Inside this unit, you'll learn:
- How to check AI's work
- How to give AI better instructions
- How to revise AI's drafts so your writing is original, ethical, and funder-ready
- How to stand out from the thousands of generic AI-generated proposals
Beginner result: You'll use AI to make grant writing faster--not worse.
The 30-Day ELITE Grantseeker Program (Beginner-Friendly Implementation)
This is your "do the work" program. Each day gives you a short video, a template, and one specific task.
By the end of 30 days, you will have:
- All major program budgets
- A benefit-to-cost analysis (we show you exactly how)
- A list of 20--30 "perfect fit" grant opportunities
- A 12-month grant strategy
- A complete standard narrative
- One real grant application finished and submitted
Total instruction: 9.5 hours, broken into small, doable steps.
Beginner result: You won't just learn--you'll finish real work and submit actual grants.
Twice-Monthly Grant Writing Skill Builder Sessions
Live (and recorded) trainings focused on one essential skill at a time.
Topics include:
- Narrative clarity
- Stronger need statements
- Better budgets
- Understanding funder guidelines
- Using AI to improve (not replace) your writing
You'll get:
- Expert-led lessons
- Real examples
- Live Q&A
- Action steps
Beginner result: You get ongoing help building confidence and sharpening your skills month after month.
Monthly Grant Writer Job Search & Résumé Lab
If you want to turn grant writing into a job or side income, these sessions help you:
- Find grant writing jobs online
- Improve your résumé and cover letter
- Position yourself (even if you're new)
- Avoid common mistakes beginners make
- Get live feedback on your materials
Beginner result: You'll know exactly how to get your first paid opportunity.
Monthly Grant Writing Workshops
Join our writing consultants for hands-on support.
You can:
- Bring your drafts
- Watch real grants written live
- Get revision suggestions
- Get help finding grants
- Ask questions in real time
Beginner result: You get professional eyes on your work and learn by watching experts write.
AI Tools & Beginner-Friendly Systems
AI Prompt Cheatsheet + Workbook (90+ pages)
Copy-and-paste prompts you can use immediately to generate:
- Need statements
- Program designs
- Budget justifications
- Evaluation plans
- Narrative drafts
Grant Writer GPT (with ChatGPT Plus)
A custom GPT trained on our course content to help you write faster and with less confusion.
Beginner result: You never start from scratch again.
Everything Else Beginners Get
- How to Get Grant Ready: Learn the required documents, registrations, and financial practices you need before applying.
- How to Find Grants: Learn where grants actually are and how to evaluate whether you should apply.
- Strategic Plan Training: Learn to set goals and create a realistic plan your nonprofit can follow.
- Finance Training: Understand the basic financial statements and systems funders expect.
- Become a Better Writer (30-Day Writing Training): Short daily exercises to improve clarity, creativity, and confidence.
- Productivity & Organization for Nonprofits: Simple systems to keep your grant work organized and consistent.
- Grant Strategy Template: A spreadsheet that shows what's funded, pending, or unfunded.
- Project Management Templates: A step-by-step workflow so you always know what to do next.
- Community Support (Mighty Networks): Ask questions, share drafts, get help anytime.
- Course Guides + Quizzes: Know where to start and track what you learn as you go.
What Beginners Get Inside
Grant Writing Made Easier
By the end of your first 30–60 days, you’ll have:
- A complete standard grant narrative
- A list of aligned funders
- Your first real application submitted
- AI tools that make everything faster
- A clear system for writing and managing grants
- A massive reduction in overwhelm
- The confidence to write grants on your own
Write Your Standard Grant Narrative (Your Step-by-Step Foundation)
This is the core training that teaches you how to write a complete grant proposal--even if you've never written one before.
You'll learn how to create a full, reusable narrative that includes:
- Organizational Information (History & Mission)
- Statement of Need
- Program Design & Logic Model
- Goals, Objectives, & Evaluation
- Budget & Budget Narrative
- All the extra pieces funders ask for (LOIs, abstracts, timelines, thank-you letters, appendices, reports)
You get:
- A done-for-you Standard Narrative Template
- Short, clear video lessons for every grant section (4.5 hours total)
- 200+ pages of workbooks that show you what to say and how to say it
- Templates for budgets, Gantt charts, logic models, LOIs, and more
Why this matters for beginners:
Most people struggle because they don't know what belongs in each part of a grant or how to organize it. This training removes the guesswork so you always know: what to write, where it goes, why it matters, and how funders evaluate it.
What You'll Learn in Each Section (Beginner-Friendly Breakdown)
Organizational Info, History & Mission
You'll learn how to:
- Explain what your organization does in a simple, compelling way
- Share your history without overwhelming the reader
- Highlight what funders care about most
- Strengthen your mission statement (even if you're unsure it's "right")
- Talk about leadership, board structure, and credibility
- Write this section for organizations or individuals (artists, researchers)
Beginner result: You'll finally have a clean, clear "About Us" section that works for every grant.
Statement of Need (Why Your Work Matters)
You'll learn how to:
- Identify exactly who you serve
- Explain the problem your community is facing
- Do beginner-friendly research (local data, stories, evidence)
- Choose the right data without drowning in statistics
- Build a logical, funder-ready case for why your program is needed
Beginner result: You'll learn to tell a compelling story backed by evidence--without feeling like you're writing a term paper.
Program Design & Logic Model (Your Plan of Action)
You'll learn how to:
- Set clear goals and measurable objectives
- Explain your program step by step
- Choose activities that match what funders want
- Identify the resources you need
- Create a memorable program name
- Show how your program is different from others
- Identify partners and collaborators
- Plan for sustainability
- Fill out a logic model with confidence (we demystify the whole thing)
Beginner result: You'll finally understand how to design a program funders will trust--and how to explain it clearly.
Budgets & Budget Narratives
You'll learn how to:
- Understand common budget formats (without fear)
- Estimate realistic program and organizational costs
- Align your numbers with your narrative
- Explain your budget in plain English
- Avoid the mistakes that get grants rejected
Beginner result: You'll create a clean, funder-ready budget even if you're not a "numbers person."
All the Little Pieces That Confuse Beginners
You'll learn how to create:
- Executive summaries
- Timelines
- LOIs
- Appendices
- Thank-you letters
- Grantmaker site visit materials
- Grant reports
Beginner result: You won't be surprised by "bonus" requirements ever again.
Why Beginners Still Need to Learn the Writing (Even with AI)
AI is powerful--but only if you know what a good grant should look like.
Inside this unit, you'll learn:
- How to check AI's work
- How to give AI better instructions
- How to revise AI's drafts so your writing is original, ethical, and funder-ready
- How to stand out from the thousands of generic AI-generated proposals
Beginner result: You'll use AI to make grant writing faster--not worse.
The 30-Day ELITE Grantseeker Program (Beginner-Friendly Implementation)
This is your "do the work" program. Each day gives you a short video, a template, and one specific task.
By the end of 30 days, you will have:
- All major program budgets
- A benefit-to-cost analysis (we show you exactly how)
- A list of 20--30 "perfect fit" grant opportunities
- A 12-month grant strategy
- A complete standard narrative
- One real grant application finished and submitted
Total instruction: 9.5 hours, broken into small, doable steps.
Beginner result: You won't just learn--you'll finish real work and submit actual grants.
Twice-Monthly Grant Writing Skill Builder Sessions
Live (and recorded) trainings focused on one essential skill at a time.
Topics include:
- Narrative clarity
- Stronger need statements
- Better budgets
- Understanding funder guidelines
- Using AI to improve (not replace) your writing
You'll get:
- Expert-led lessons
- Real examples
- Live Q&A
- Action steps
Beginner result: You get ongoing help building confidence and sharpening your skills month after month.
Monthly Grant Writer Job Search & Résumé Lab
If you want to turn grant writing into a job or side income, these sessions help you:
- Find grant writing jobs online
- Improve your résumé and cover letter
- Position yourself (even if you're new)
- Avoid common mistakes beginners make
- Get live feedback on your materials
Beginner result: You'll know exactly how to get your first paid opportunity.
Monthly Grant Writing Workshops
Join our writing consultants for hands-on support.
You can:
- Bring your drafts
- Watch real grants written live
- Get revision suggestions
- Get help finding grants
- Ask questions in real time
Beginner result: You get professional eyes on your work and learn by watching experts write.
AI Tools & Beginner-Friendly Systems
AI Prompt Cheatsheet + Workbook (90+ pages)
Copy-and-paste prompts you can use immediately to generate:
- Need statements
- Program designs
- Budget justifications
- Evaluation plans
- Narrative drafts
Grant Writer GPT (with ChatGPT Plus)
A custom GPT trained on our course content to help you write faster and with less confusion.
Beginner result: You never start from scratch again.
Everything Else Beginners Get
- How to Get Grant Ready: Learn the required documents, registrations, and financial practices you need before applying.
- How to Find Grants: Learn where grants actually are and how to evaluate whether you should apply.
- Strategic Plan Training: Learn to set goals and create a realistic plan your nonprofit can follow.
- Finance Training: Understand the basic financial statements and systems funders expect.
- Become a Better Writer (30-Day Writing Training): Short daily exercises to improve clarity, creativity, and confidence.
- Productivity & Organization for Nonprofits: Simple systems to keep your grant work organized and consistent.
- Grant Strategy Template: A spreadsheet that shows what's funded, pending, or unfunded.
- Project Management Templates: A step-by-step workflow so you always know what to do next.
- Community Support (Mighty Networks): Ask questions, share drafts, get help anytime.
- Course Guides + Quizzes: Know where to start and track what you learn as you go.
What Experienced Writers Get Inside Grant Writing Made Easier
By the end of your first 30–60 days, you’ll have:
- Faster drafting using advanced AI workflows and reusable narrative blocks
- A streamlined grant pipeline with clear strategy, deadlines, and priorities
- Stronger program design, evaluation language, and budget narratives
- A 12-month grant strategy aligned with today’s more competitive funding landscape
- Up-to-date guidance on federal and other complex proposals
- Ongoing expert feedback and community support so you’re not writing alone
Advanced AI Grant Writing Training
Learn how to use AI as a true writing partner--not a shortcut. This training is designed for experienced grant professionals who want to write much faster without sacrificing nuance, strategy, or voice.
You'll learn how to:
- Build AI-assisted outlines for complex proposals
- Draft sections in a fraction of the time while keeping your existing quality bar
- Generate and refine program strategies, outcomes, and evaluation plans
- Rapidly tailor proposals to specific funder guidelines and review criteria
- Use AI to tighten structure, cut word count, and improve clarity
- Spot and fix AI errors so your proposals stay accurate and funder-ready
You get:
- ~10 hours of advanced AI training
- A 90+ page AI Prompt Cheatsheet & Workbook
- Workflows you can plug directly into your day-to-day writing process
Result: Dramatically faster drafting, with proposals that read sharper--not sloppier.
Grant Strategy & Project Management Systems
Move beyond one-off scrambling and build a predictable, trackable grant pipeline. These tools are designed for teams and consultants managing multiple programs, funders, and deadlines.
You'll get:
- A detailed grant strategy spreadsheet that shows what's funded, pending, and unfunded
- Project management templates you can plug into your task or CRM tools
- Standardized workflows for prospecting, drafting, internal review, and reporting
- Clear next-step checklists so you always know what's on deck for each proposal
Result: Less chaos, fewer dropped balls, and a grant pipeline you can actually explain to your board, ED, or clients.
Federal Grants & Complex Proposal Training
Learn how to approach large, multi-section proposals with less overwhelm and more strategy. Ideal if you're moving into federal, state, or other complex grant opportunities.
You'll learn how to:
- Decode dense RFPs and guidelines into a clear writing plan
- Align your narrative with scoring criteria and reviewer checklists
- Use AI carefully for long, technical sections without losing accuracy
- Plan realistic workback schedules for big deadlines
- Integrate logic models, work plans, and evaluation language coherently
Result: A more strategic, less frantic approach to large and complex proposals.
Twice-Monthly Skill Builders & Monthly Workshops
As an experienced professional, you don't need Grant Writing 101--you need targeted sharpening and expert feedback. That's what these sessions are for.
In the twice-monthly Skill Builder Sessions, we focus on topics like:
- Advanced narrative structure and argumentation
- Polishing high-stakes sections (need, outcomes, evaluation)
- Budget narratives that actually support your case
- Responding to tight word counts and online portal constraints
- Ethical and effective use of AI in your existing process
In the Monthly Grant Writing Workshops, you can:
- Bring complex or in-progress drafts for live feedback
- Watch our team draft and revise real proposals in real time
- Ask candid questions about strategy, tone, and funder expectations
Result: Continuous, realistic practice and feedback so your proposals keep getting sharper over time.
Monthly Grant Writer Job Search & Resume Lab
If you're looking to move into a new role, negotiate a better title or salary, or expand your consulting work, this lab gives you an edge.
We'll help you:
- Find staff, contract, and freelance grant writing opportunities
- Position your experience clearly on your resume and LinkedIn
- Talk about your AI and systems skills as real value-add
- Avoid red flags and low-ball offers
- Clarify your services and pricing if you're consulting
Result: A clearer, more strategic career path and stronger positioning as a grant professional.
AI Grants Hub™ Training & Advanced Tools
For those ready to modernize their entire grant workflow, we offer training on the AI Grants Hub™, our advanced Notion-based grant management workspace.
In this training, you'll learn how to:
- Centralize all your grants, tasks, and deadlines in one place
- Integrate AI directly into your drafting and tracking workflows
- Standardize processes across programs or clients
- Quickly see status, risks, and priorities across your portfolio
Note: The AI Grants Hub™ template itself is a separate purchase via the Notion marketplace. Grant Writing Made Easier shows you how to use and customize it effectively.
Plus, you still have access to:
- The AI Prompt Cheatsheet & Workbook (90+ pages)
- Grant Writer GPT (for ChatGPT Plus users), trained on course content
- Productivity, organization, and writing trainings to support your long-term growth
Result: A tech-forward, consultancy-grade grant system that supports real capacity and growth.
Additional Support for Advanced Grant Professionals
As an experienced grant writer or leader, you also benefit from:
- Productivity & Organization for Nonprofits: systems to keep your team aligned
- Strategic plan and finance trainings to support stronger cases to funders
- Grant Strategy Template and PM templates for multiple programs or clients
- Private Mighty Networks community to share prompts, strategies, and wins
- Course guides and quizzes to quickly locate the advanced content you need
You're not patching things together alone--you have a full, evolving toolkit and community behind you.
What Experienced Writers Get Inside Grant Writing Made Easier
By the end of your first 30–60 days, you’ll have:
- Faster drafting using advanced AI workflows and reusable narrative blocks
- A streamlined grant pipeline with clear strategy, deadlines, and priorities
- Stronger program design, evaluation language, and budget narratives
- A 12-month grant strategy aligned with today’s more competitive funding landscape
- Up-to-date guidance on federal and other complex proposals
- Ongoing expert feedback and community support so you’re not writing alone
Advanced AI Grant Writing Training
Learn how to use AI as a true writing partner--not a shortcut. This training is designed for experienced grant professionals who want to write much faster without sacrificing nuance, strategy, or voice.
You'll learn how to:
- Build AI-assisted outlines for complex proposals
- Draft sections in a fraction of the time while keeping your existing quality bar
- Generate and refine program strategies, outcomes, and evaluation plans
- Rapidly tailor proposals to specific funder guidelines and review criteria
- Use AI to tighten structure, cut word count, and improve clarity
- Spot and fix AI errors so your proposals stay accurate and funder-ready
You get:
- ~10 hours of advanced AI training
- A 90+ page AI Prompt Cheatsheet & Workbook
- Workflows you can plug directly into your day-to-day writing process
Result: Dramatically faster drafting, with proposals that read sharper--not sloppier.
Grant Strategy & Project Management Systems
Move beyond one-off scrambling and build a predictable, trackable grant pipeline. These tools are designed for teams and consultants managing multiple programs, funders, and deadlines.
You'll get:
- A detailed grant strategy spreadsheet that shows what's funded, pending, and unfunded
- Project management templates you can plug into your task or CRM tools
- Standardized workflows for prospecting, drafting, internal review, and reporting
- Clear next-step checklists so you always know what's on deck for each proposal
Result: Less chaos, fewer dropped balls, and a grant pipeline you can actually explain to your board, ED, or clients.
Federal Grants & Complex Proposal Training
Learn how to approach large, multi-section proposals with less overwhelm and more strategy. Ideal if you're moving into federal, state, or other complex grant opportunities.
You'll learn how to:
- Decode dense RFPs and guidelines into a clear writing plan
- Align your narrative with scoring criteria and reviewer checklists
- Use AI carefully for long, technical sections without losing accuracy
- Plan realistic workback schedules for big deadlines
- Integrate logic models, work plans, and evaluation language coherently
Result: A more strategic, less frantic approach to large and complex proposals.
Twice-Monthly Skill Builders & Monthly Workshops
As an experienced professional, you don't need Grant Writing 101--you need targeted sharpening and expert feedback. That's what these sessions are for.
In the twice-monthly Skill Builder Sessions, we focus on topics like:
- Advanced narrative structure and argumentation
- Polishing high-stakes sections (need, outcomes, evaluation)
- Budget narratives that actually support your case
- Responding to tight word counts and online portal constraints
- Ethical and effective use of AI in your existing process
In the Monthly Grant Writing Workshops, you can:
- Bring complex or in-progress drafts for live feedback
- Watch our team draft and revise real proposals in real time
- Ask candid questions about strategy, tone, and funder expectations
Result: Continuous, realistic practice and feedback so your proposals keep getting sharper over time.
Monthly Grant Writer Job Search & Resume Lab
If you're looking to move into a new role, negotiate a better title or salary, or expand your consulting work, this lab gives you an edge.
We'll help you:
- Find staff, contract, and freelance grant writing opportunities
- Position your experience clearly on your resume and LinkedIn
- Talk about your AI and systems skills as real value-add
- Avoid red flags and low-ball offers
- Clarify your services and pricing if you're consulting
Result: A clearer, more strategic career path and stronger positioning as a grant professional.
AI Grants Hub™ Training & Advanced Tools
For those ready to modernize their entire grant workflow, we offer training on the AI Grants Hub™, our advanced Notion-based grant management workspace.
In this training, you'll learn how to:
- Centralize all your grants, tasks, and deadlines in one place
- Integrate AI directly into your drafting and tracking workflows
- Standardize processes across programs or clients
- Quickly see status, risks, and priorities across your portfolio
Note: The AI Grants Hub™ template itself is a separate purchase via the Notion marketplace. Grant Writing Made Easier shows you how to use and customize it effectively.
Plus, you still have access to:
- The AI Prompt Cheatsheet & Workbook (90+ pages)
- Grant Writer GPT (for ChatGPT Plus users), trained on course content
- Productivity, organization, and writing trainings to support your long-term growth
Result: A tech-forward, consultancy-grade grant system that supports real capacity and growth.
Additional Support for Advanced Grant Professionals
As an experienced grant writer or leader, you also benefit from:
- Productivity & Organization for Nonprofits: systems to keep your team aligned
- Strategic plan and finance trainings to support stronger cases to funders
- Grant Strategy Template and PM templates for multiple programs or clients
- Private Mighty Networks community to share prompts, strategies, and wins
- Course guides and quizzes to quickly locate the advanced content you need
You're not patching things together alone--you have a full, evolving toolkit and community behind you.
GPA and CFRE-Approved Training
The Approved Trainer program was designed to provide training resources to grant professionals that align with GPA’s Code of Ethics and the Grant Professional Certification Institute’s recommended skills and competencies.
Full participation in Grant Writing Made Easier is applicable for 22.25 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Other grant writing courses that cost thousands of dollars don't even come close to that number of points towards CFRE certification or recertification.
What GWME Members Have to Say
"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."
- Peggie Henderson
"I’m an intermediate grant writer. I’m an attorney and an accountant, and I learned SO MUCH! The course truly has something for everyone!
I was an AI skeptic before meeting Krista at the Instrumtl seminar. Now, I’m a believer and tell everyone to come and join! Krista, you are fabulous! I’m amazed at the care you take with each of us, your students, and the material.
I’ve improved in grant writing speed, program development, grant success… just in everything. Best money I’ve spent."
- Christina Colley
"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."
- Patricia Johnson
"Learning to use AI adds a professional grant writer to 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 encouraged me to see how this could positively impact my non-profit's ability to get successful proposal drafts, evaluation plans created, and program roadmaps created fast."
- Allyson Martinez
"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."
- Sandy Sereda
"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!"
-Marquetta Finley
What GWME Members Have to Say
"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."
- Peggie Henderson
"I’m an intermediate grant writer. I’m an attorney and an accountant, and I learned SO MUCH! The course truly has something for everyone!
I was an AI skeptic before meeting Krista at the Instrumtl seminar. Now, I’m a believer and tell everyone to come and join! Krista, you are fabulous! I’m amazed at the care you take with each of us, your students, and the material.
I’ve improved in grant writing speed, program development, grant success… just in everything. Best money I’ve spent."
- Christina Colley
"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."
- Patricia Johnson
"Learning to use AI adds a professional grant writer to 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 encouraged me to see how this could positively impact my non-profit's ability to get successful proposal drafts, evaluation plans created, and program roadmaps created fast."
- Allyson Martinez
"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."
- Sandy Sereda
"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!"
-Marquetta Finley
Yes, You Can Use AI
to Help You Write Large Grants!
"I was just awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Lilly Foundation!
I received your email about attending a training to learn how to write a grant in 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
"I was just awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Lilly Foundation!
I received your email about attending a training to learn how to write a grant in 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
"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."
-Scott C.
"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."
-Khaim Morton
"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 highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their grant writing skills."
-Melissa D. Guerrero
"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."
-Scott C.
"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."
-Khaim Morton
"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 highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their grant writing skills."
-Melissa D. Guerrero
Grant Writing Made Easier Instructors
Two PhDs in writing + two active grant consultants =
the strongest grant writing instruction available online today.
Dr. Krista Kurlinkus
Dr. Krista Kurlinkus is the founder of Grant Writing Made Easier and CEO of Krista Kurlinkus, LLC, a full-service grant writing consultancy serving nonprofits, government agencies, and research organizations across the country. Over the past decade, she has helped clients secure tens of millions of dollars in funding—from multi-million-dollar federal awards to global development grants, state grants, academic research grants, and foundation support.
Krista brings a rare blend of real-world grant consulting experience and deep writing expertise. She earned her PhD in English—Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies from The Ohio State University and spent more than seven years teaching university-level writing before building her online training programs.
Because she continues to serve a full roster of consulting clients, every strategy she teaches in GWME is current, field-tested, and designed for what funders are looking for right now—not outdated, theoretical advice.
She created Grant Writing Made Easier to democratize access to grant funding, reduce the overwhelm grant writers face, and help mission-driven organizations build sustainable, effective grant systems that actually work.
Dr. Stephanie Weaver
Dr. Stephanie Weaver is a grant strategist, curriculum designer, and co-instructor inside Grant Writing Made Easier. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing Studies and brings over a decade of experience writing and editing grants, academic publications, educational materials, and complex narratives.
Stephanie is known for her ability to take messy, complicated ideas and turn them into clear, compelling, funder-ready writing. She has written federal and state grants, private foundation proposals, research grants, and program-development materials for organizations across multiple fields.
As a certified Notion Administrator and the lead designer of the AI Grants Hub™, Stephanie blends strategy, creativity, and technical skill to help grant writers streamline their workflows and use AI ethically and effectively. Her background in writing pedagogy and instructional design ensures that every lesson inside GWME is not just informative—but actionable, understandable, and immediately useful.
Grant Writing Made Easier Instructors
Two PhDs in writing + two active grant consultants =
the strongest grant writing instruction available online today.
Dr. Krista Kurlinkus
Dr. Krista Kurlinkus is the founder of Grant Writing Made Easier and CEO of Krista Kurlinkus, LLC, a full-service grant writing consultancy serving nonprofits, government agencies, and research organizations across the country. Over the past decade, she has helped clients secure tens of millions of dollars in funding—from multi-million-dollar federal awards to global development grants, state grants, academic research grants, and foundation support.
Krista brings a rare blend of real-world grant consulting experience and deep writing expertise. She earned her PhD in English—Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies from The Ohio State University and spent more than seven years teaching university-level writing before building her online training programs.
Because she continues to serve a full roster of consulting clients, every strategy she teaches in GWME is current, field-tested, and designed for what funders are looking for right now—not outdated, theoretical advice.
She created Grant Writing Made Easier to democratize access to grant funding, reduce the overwhelm grant writers face, and help mission-driven organizations build sustainable, effective grant systems that actually work.
Dr. Stephanie Weaver
Dr. Stephanie Weaver is a grant strategist, curriculum designer, and co-instructor inside Grant Writing Made Easier. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing Studies and brings over a decade of experience writing and editing grants, academic publications, educational materials, and complex narratives.
Stephanie is known for her ability to take messy, complicated ideas and turn them into clear, compelling, funder-ready writing. She has written federal and state grants, private foundation proposals, research grants, and program-development materials for organizations across multiple fields.
As a certified Notion Administrator and the lead designer of the AI Grants Hub™, Stephanie blends strategy, creativity, and technical skill to help grant writers streamline their workflows and use AI ethically and effectively. Her background in writing pedagogy and instructional design ensures that every lesson inside GWME is not just informative—but actionable, understandable, and immediately useful.
What's Different about
Grant Writing Made Easier
- It's designed and taught by a currently practicing grant writing consultant who holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing and has 7+ years of experience teaching university writing.
- Our second writing instructor is also a currently practicing grant writing consultant, has a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing, and 10 years teaching university writing.
- It focuses on teaching you the most actionable, immediate, effective means of getting your grant submitted and awarded.
- It also includes super-detailed trainings for anyone who wants to go deeper and become a grant writing expert.
- It actually helps you complete the work through workbooks, templates, and live writing workshops, so you're not left trying to implement lessons on you own.
Here's What You'll Be Able to Do
Rapidly Increase Your Grant Award Rate
If you know how to use AI effectively, it can help you write more compelling grant proposals by:
- Improving your program design by suggesting strategies, activities, and metrics and evaluation you may not have thought of otherwise. It can also research and suggest partners, benchmark similar programs, and contextualize your program within your local landscape.
- Helping you to develop a stronger narrative and argument. AI can help you to identify the most compelling aspects of your grant proposal and to develop a narrative that will resonate with the funder.
- Tailoring your writing to the specific needs of each funder. AI can analyze the funder's guidelines and identify their key priorities and evaluation criteria to tailor your writing to each funder.
Overall, AI can help you to write grant proposals that are more clear, concise, persuasive, leading to a significant increase in your grant award rate.
10X Your Grant
Writing Speed
The average foundation grant proposal takes 10-15 hours to write. Government grants can take 40 hours or more to produce. By automating many of the time-consuming tasks involved in grant writing, such as research, data analysis, and drafting boilerplate text, AI can free up grant writers to focus on the things that matter most, such as developing strong narratives and arguments or applying for even more funding.
If you're a busy nonprofit or government leader writing grants for your organization, you know that reducing the amount of time spent grantseeking will free you up to run and grow the nonprofit so that your grant funding has a bigger impact. If you're an academic, you can spend less time on grant writing and more time on research or teaching.
Create Reusable Building Blocks for Any Grant
One of the most powerful ways to use AI to improve your grant writing is to create reusable building blocks for any grant. These building blocks can be used to create a variety of grant proposals, from small foundation grants to large federal grants. We'll show you how to create reusable text blocks for your mission and history, statement of need, program designs, budget, and even logic model and then use AI to modify them for different funding opportunities.
Revise & Edit to
Perfection
Once you have a draft of your grant proposal, use AI to revise and edit it for perfection. We'll show you how to effectively use AI to:
- Improve the global structure of your writing.
- Identify and correct grammar, usage, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Improve the readability and clarity of your writing.
- Suggest more concise and impactful language.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What if I can't attend one of the live trainings or workshops?
All live trainings and workshops will be recorded in full and posted to the course website the next day. You can watch them anytime.
Will you draft, revise, or edit my grant for me?
The training includes live group coaching on drafts with students. It does not include 1-on-1 grant writing and revision for every participant or any assistance outside of the trainings and group workshops.
How much does the course cost?
The course is $60 per month for month-to-month access or $600 per year. This price includes all of the components listed above. It also gets you access to any new trainings and any other new or bonus content that may be added during your membership. You may cancel any time before the next monthly or annual charge processes by logging into your course account on Mighty Networks and canceling your subscription.
Need to ask. your employer to sponsor your membership? Use our template!
Do you guarantee the grants I write using the training will be successful?
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.
Do I get lifetime access to the course?
You will have access to all of the course content for as long as you are current on your payments. That means month-to-month members will have continued access as long as their payments are made every 30 days. That means annual members will need to pay each year for continued access to the course. During that time, you can download the recordings and the workbook for your continued use after your membership ends. If your payment fails to process, you will lose course access.
What if I have questions or need support?
Once enrolled you’ll receive information from us on how best to contact us via email at support@grantwritingmadeeasy.com for questions about the coursework, or our technical support team for any system (online access or performance) issues. You will also be able to submit and ask questions during the live workshops and through our private Mighty Networks community.
Are you ready?
Start the journey to become a (more) successful grant writer today.
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