Using AI to Apply for Grants - Online
Applying for grants can be a time-consuming and often overwhelming process, especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are already balancing the day-to-day demands of running a business. This informative webinar will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used to simplify and strengthen the grant application process while still maintaining accuracy, compliance, and authenticity.
Participants will gain a practical understanding of how AI can assist with grant preparation from start to finish—including researching funding opportunities, organizing ideas, drafting compelling narratives, and refining responses for clarity and professionalism. The session will also focus on how to use AI responsibly and effectively so that applications remain personalized, credible, and aligned with funder expectations.
During this session, attendees will learn:
• How AI can help identify relevant grant opportunities and reduce research time
• Practical ways to use AI tools to brainstorm, draft, edit, and organize grant narratives
• Techniques for improving clarity, professionalism, and consistency in grant responses
• Best practices for using AI ethically while maintaining compliance and originality
• How to save valuable time without losing your organization’s authentic voice and mission
• Common mistakes and red flags to avoid when using AI in grant writing
• Tips for combining human insight and storytelling with AI efficiency for stronger applications
Whether you are new to grant writing or looking for ways to work more efficiently, this session will provide actionable strategies and real-world examples that can help streamline the process and increase confidence when applying for funding opportunities. Participants will leave with practical knowledge, useful AI resources, and a clearer understanding of how to integrate AI into their grant writing workflow in a smart and responsible way.
Speaker(s): Karriem Kanston
Co-Sponsor(s): State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Program - NC Rural Center The SSBCI TA program is administered by the SBTDC on behalf of the NC Rural Center and the NC Department of Commerce sbtdc.org/ssbci
Fee: No Cost