- $99
Grant Writing Using AI
- Course
New release! AI tools won't write your proposal for you, but they can make some tasks easier and faster. In this course, you'll learn how to incorporate AI tools into your proposal development process to help you research, organize, write, and review your proposals, so you can win more grants—while maintaining your organization's authentic voice and meeting ethical standards.
Course Overview
AI is increasingly used in proposal development to identify potential funders, prepare proposal outlines and first drafts, and evaluate a proposal's compliance with donor guidelines.
While this course provides training on how to craft effective prompts, both basic and advanced, it goes beyond the mechanics of using AI for proposal writing to provide guidance on AI adoption and integration strategies. And because AI needs guardrails to ensure its ethical use, we also cover broader issues related to AI implementation.
After completing the course, grant writers and nonprofit leaders will have the knowledge to integrate AI tools into their grant writing workflows to improve proposal quality and the efficiency of the process.
Preview two lessons for free — no credit card or account registration required.
What You'll Learn
AI Integration: Strategies for integrating AI, ensuring it enhances rather than replaces staff expertise.
AI Collaboration: Techniques for crafting effective prompts, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high-quality, relevant outputs.
Ethical Use: Frameworks that ensure that AI use leads to authentic, accurate, and trustworthy content.
Organizational Change: Methods of determining the benefits and costs of investing in AI tools, from increased productivity to subscribing to AI tools and training staff.
Target Audience
Grant Writers seeking to understand how to use AI tools in their work.
Development Directors who wish to learn how to incorporate AI tools into grant writing systems and produce a guiding framework and policies to ensure its ethical use.
Nonprofit Leaders who are considering investing in AI tools and want a greater understanding of AI's benefits and limitations, including how to calculate the return on investment related to AI integration.
Grant Writing Consultants who want to add AI tools to their writing workflows and seek a greater understanding of the AI tools that exist and how to use them effectively.
Course Structure
Self-paced: Take the course in one sitting or several — course access does not expire.
Time commitment: Most students complete the course in 10-15 hours over 2-4 weeks.
Format: 32 learning resources organized into 5 self-paced modules, including written lessons, practical exercises, and implementation tools.
Course breakdown:
Written instruction: 19 comprehensive lessons covering AI integration from foundations to future-proofing
Practical application: Exercises and assignments for each lesson
Reference materials: Downloadable summaries for ongoing use
Implementation toolkit: 7 ready-to-use resources including customizable prompt templates, tool pricing guide, ethical policy template, troubleshooting guide, and annotated resource list
Resources & Supplementary Materials
Course Downloads
In addition to the lesson content, the course includes summaries, templates, and checklists.
Succinct summaries of each lesson and module.
A troubleshooting guide to resolve common problems with AI-generated content.
A template to develop an ethical use policy.
An AI tool overview, with descriptions and current pricing.
An annotated bibliography of AI and grant writing resources.
A collection of AI prompt templates for grant research and writing.
A prompt library template.
About Us
Peak Proposals
Peak Proposals helps grant writers and nonprofit development staff build their skills in identifying potential funders, managing the proposal process, and writing competitive proposals.
With over 20 years of experience in proposal development and management, we have helped universities, international NGOs, and community nonprofits secure funding from diverse sources, including:
Federal agencies: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USAID, U.S. Department of State, CDC, NIH, National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Labor
Multilateral organizations: World Bank, World Health Organization, Global Fund, International Fund for Agricultural Development
Major foundations: Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Packard Foundation
This extensive experience navigating complex funder requirements and compliance standards informs our practical approach to AI integration—helping grant professionals adopt new tools while maintaining the authenticity and ethical standards that funders expect.
Through our website and affiliated social media accounts, we provide:
Resources to discover funding opportunities
Tips and tools to help manage the proposal process
Professional development information for grant writers
Courses and eBooks in the areas of prospect research, grant writing, and proposal management
Contents
Module 1: Foundations – Why Use AI in Grant Writing & Introduction to Effective Prompts
Learn the strategic rationale for integrating AI into grant writing. We will examine AI’s potential to identify relevant funders and craft compelling, well-researched proposals, as well as introduce the foundations of effective prompting.
Module 2: Ethical AI Use in Grant Writing
Establish an ethical framework and professional standards to guide the responsible adoption of AI in your organization. The module covers bias recognition, data privacy, transparency requirements, and developing organizational policies that ensure AI enhances authenticity, accountability, and trust among funders.
Module 3: Workflow Integration Strategies
Learn how to integrate AI capabilities into every stage of the proposal development process. Topics include mapping end-to-end workflows, selecting integration points, automating routine tasks, and designing collaborative AI-human processes that maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Module 4: Tool Selection and Evaluation
Develop systematic criteria to choose the right AI tools for your organization. You will compare AI models and platforms based on criteria such as accuracy, reliability, cost, security, integration capabilities, and user interface, and create decision matrices to guide AI pilot testing and procurement of AI tools.
Translate evaluation into action by piloting and scaling AI tools within grant projects. This module covers change management, pilot program design, training pathways, performance metrics, and strategies for measuring ROI and sustaining adoption across proposal teams.
Module 5: Future-Proofing AI Practice
Build resilience by diagnosing and resolving common AI implementation challenges and staying current with evolving technologies. This final module covers how to maintain, adapt, and scale AI-enhanced grant writing practices.
Course Summary & Resources
Copy or download the course tools and templates for inspiration and adapt to your organization's needs.
- $99
Grant Writing Using AI
- Course
- 35 Lessons
LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES? For tax reasons, you will need to purchase the course through another vendor, Lemon Squeezy. After purchase, you will automatically be enrolled in the course on Podia.
Quick Tips: Basic Prompts Plus a Quick Reference Guide for Choosing an AI Tool
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FAQ section
Learn More
Please read the Q&A below for more information about this course.
Will I receive a certificate after I complete the course?
Yes, after you complete the course, you will be sent a certificate. Please note that to receive a certificate, the course platform requires that all course lessons be reviewed, including supplementary materials.
What level of experience is required for this course?
This course focuses on integrating AI into existing grant workflows. It requires familiarity with the standard grant writing process and a basic understanding of AI tools.
What AI tools are covered?
The course is tool-agnostic. It focuses on widely accessible tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, and grant-specific platforms. The core principles covered apply to all AI tools.
Who created this course?
This course was developed by Peak Proposals' grant writing team, drawing on over 20 years of experience securing funding from federal agencies, multilateral organizations, and major foundations. The curriculum reflects practical strategies used across hundreds of proposals for diverse funding sources.