Grant Writing with AI For Dummies
Artificial Intelligence
Book Details
Book Title
Grant Writing with AI For Dummies
Author
Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts
Publisher
For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)
Publication Date
2025
ISBN
9781394305872
Number of Pages
226
Language
English
Format
File Size
3.4MB
Subject
business > ai-assisted-grant-writing
Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1 Discovering the Value of AI in Writing Grant Proposals
- Chapter 1. Introducing the New Power Duo: Writer Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence
- Using AI as Your Virtual Sidekick
- Getting to Know Some Popular AI Tools
- Understanding the Synergy Between WI and AI
- Pairing WI and AI from Outline to Finished Proposal
- Ensuring that You Maintain the Human Touch
- Knowing that AI Dependence Can Be Costly
- Remembering that Human Grant Writers are Irreplaceable
- Chapter 2. Navigating AI at Your Own Pace
- Learning AI Lingo
- Absorbing AI Wisdom from the Backseat
- Getting Started with AI
- Playing with the Pros
- Choosing the AI Tool That’s “Write” for You
- Chapter 3. Winning Hearts and Minds of Funders through Storytelling
- Understanding Why Stories Make a Difference
- Using AI as Your Assistant to Crafting Engaging Stories
- Using Prompts to Write Stories
- Taking Reviewers on a Journey
- Creating Your Own Success Stories
- Embellishing Stories
- Preparing Strong Headlines That Tell a Story
- Incorporating Visual Storytelling
- Part 2 Prepping for Your Proposal
- Chapter 4. Scoping the Proposal with a Kick-Start Brief
- Kick-Starting Your Proposal
- Finding Nuggets in the Numbers with AI
- Using AI as Your Virtual Assistant
- Remembering the Human Element — You!
- Chapter 5. Turning Prompts into Gold
- Using Prompts as Your Proposal-Writing GPS
- Crafting Your Proposal with Precise Prompts
- Understanding the Capabilities and Limitations of AI Tools
- Calling Upon Writer Intelligence
- Chapter 6. Cracking the Keyword Code
- Grasping the Importance of Keywords in the Review Process
- Adding the Value of AI
- Avoiding Keyword Overload
- Chapter 7. Defeating Writer’s Block
- Writing a Draft with AI as Your Virtual Assistant
- Sleuthing the Right Keywords with AI
- Polishing the Draft by Pairing WI and AI
- Readying Your Proposal for Submission
- Part 3 Making a Great First Impression
- Chapter 8. Harnessing the Influence of the Cover Letter
- Prioritizing the Reader’s Perspective
- Garnering AI’s Assistance
- Including the “Write” Stuff
- Chapter 9. Amplifying the Impact of the Title Page
- Knowing the Value of a Well-Chosen Title
- Getting Title-Page Help from AI
- Crafting an Eye-Catching Visual Identity
- Knowing What to Include
- Proofreading Very Carefully (or Suffering the Consequences)
- Chapter 10. Crafting a Captivating Executive Summary
- Recognizing the Allure of the “Appetizer”
- Understanding the Value of an Executive Summary
- Writing your Executive Summary Post-Proposal
- Incorporating the Power of AI
- Picking Up Tips and Tricks
- Part 4 Nailing the Narrative
- Chapter 11. Navigating a Request for Proposal
- Finding Funders
- Thinking of AI as Your Personal Agent
- Contacting Funders Beforehand
- Anchoring the Academy Award
- Using a Match-Up Approach with the Help of AI
- Chapter 12. Unlocking Funding Doors: Writing Stellar Proposals
- Weaving AI into the Process
- Building Partners, Not Grantors
- Breaking Down the Sections of a Grant Proposal
- Making a List and Checking It Twice
- Following Up After Submitting Your Proposal
- Chapter 13. Appearing as a Finalist to Shoot for the Gold
- Peeking Behind the Curtain of the Review Process
- Remembering That AI Can Help
- Assessing the Review Panel
- Crafting Your Presentation’s Message
- Nailing Your Presentation
- Preparing Slides Using AI Tools
- Preparing Handouts That Leave a Lasting Impression
- Anticipating Questions
- Practicing Your Way to Perfection
- Following Up After Presenting
- Part 5 The Part of Tens
- Chapter 14. Ten Tips for Mastering the Tone of the Perfect Pitch
- Using AI as Your Assistant for the Proper Tone
- Shooting for Clarity
- Expressing Passion
- Displaying Confidence
- Using the Power of Persuasion
- Maximizing Impact
- Expressing Gratitude
- Maintaining a Positive Tone
- Using Industry-Related Jargon Sparingly and Appropriately
- Focusing on the Grantor
- Chapter 15. Ten Reasons Why Grant Proposals May Fail
- Sending a Poorly Written Cover Letter
- Presenting a Deficient Executive Summary
- Lacking Innovation and Impact
- Presenting Inadequate Evidence of Making a Difference
- Omitting to Express Partnership or Collaboration
- Presenting an Unrealistic Budget
- Sharing an Insufficient Evaluation Plan
- Poorly Defining Goals and Objectives
- Missing the Mark
- Not Using AI as a Writing Assistant
- Chapter 16. Ten Ways to Find Funding in the United States and Globally
- Harnessing the Power of AI
- Learning of Direct Grant Opportunities
- Finding Pass-Through Grant Opportunities
- Tapping into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
- Funding for Nonprofits
- Funding for a Wide Variety of Industries
- Going Global
- Securing Funding in the United Kingdom
- Finding Funding in Canada
- Navigating Funding Opportunities in Australia
- Index
- EULA