Stronger systems. Sharper strategy.
Advanced grant writing, made easier.
The only grant writing program built and taught by full-time,
practicing grant consultants with PhDs in writing & rhetoric.
Stronger systems.
Sharper strategy.
Advanced grant writing, made easier.
The only grant writing program built and taught by full-time, practicing grant consultants with PhDs in writing & rhetoric.
Lifetime Access
$750
Payments Available
$150/mo for 6 Months
Grant Writing Made Easier Advanced is designed for professionals who already understand proposal structure, funder expectations, and the fundamentals of grant writing,
but want to work with greater efficiency, clarity, and
strategic control.
You'll learn:
- AI workflows trained on your materials for faster drafting (without generating generic AI "slop")
- A strategic drafting process that's clearer and more persuasive
- Systems that reduce cognitive load and free mental energy
- Federal proposal techniques for stronger argumentation
- Sustainable workflows aligned with long-term strategy
- Advanced composition and rhetoric writing techniques that improve clarity and increase fundability
What's Included
- 8 learning modules that include 81 total lessons with workbooks and templates for easy implementation
- Grant Writer Certification upon completion of coursework
- Professional community to problem solve, request feedback, and network with
- Advanced training and support for using our
AI Grants Hub™, a fully customizable Notion-based grant system (learn more about the Hub here)
- Access to Grant Writing Made Easier Foundations with an additional 5 learning modules that include 34 total lessons, workbooks, and templates
- Early registration for free, monthly live trainings to stay up-to-date on grant trends, strategy, and best practices
Lifetime Access:$750
Payments Available
$150/mo for 6 Months
11,000 students
across the United States and the world
have learned grant writing skills with us.
“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
Lifetime Access
$750
Payments Available
$150/mo for 6 Months
Grant Writing Made Easier Advanced is designed for professionals who already understand proposal structure, funder expectations, and the fundamentals of grant writing, but want to work with greater efficiency, clarity, and
strategic control.
You'll learn:
- AI workflows trained on your materials for faster drafting (without generating generic AI "slop")
- A strategic drafting process that's clearer and more persuasive
- Systems that reduce cognitive load and free mental energy
- Federal proposal techniques for stronger argumentation
- Sustainable workflows aligned with long-term strategy
- Advanced composition and rhetoric writing techniques that improve clarity and increase fundability
What's Included
- 8 learning modules that include 81 total lessons with workbooks and templates for easy implementation
- Grant Writer Certification upon completion of coursework
- Professional community to problem solve, request feedback, and network with
- Advanced training and support for using our AI Grants Hub™, a fully customizable Notion-based grant system (learn more about the Hub here)
- Access to Grant Writing Made Easier Foundations with an additional 5 learning modules that include 34 total lessons, workbooks, and templates
- Early registration for free, monthly live trainings to stay up-to-date on grant trends, strategy, and best practices
Lifetime Access:$750
Payments Available
$150/mo for 6 Months
11,000 students
across the United States and the world
have learned grant writing skills with us.
“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
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.
Enrollment in Grant Writing Made Easier Advanced includes full access to Grant Writing Foundations.
CFRE credit is awarded when participants complete both Foundations and Advanced, meeting the full participation requirements of the program.
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.
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.
Enrollment in Grant Writing Made Easier Advanced includes full access to Grant Writing Foundations.
CFRE credit is awarded when participants complete both Foundations and Advanced, meeting the full participation requirements of the program.
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.
What's Different About
Grant Writing Made Easier
- It's designed and taught by a practicing grant-writing consultant with a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing and 7+ years of experience teaching university writing.
- Our second writing instructor is also a practicing grant-writing consultant, holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing, and has 10 years of university writing instruction.
- It focuses on teaching you the most actionable, immediate, and effective methods for submitting and securing your grant.
- It actually helps you complete the work through workbooks and templates, so you're not left trying to implement lessons on your own.
What's Different About
Grant Writing Made Easier
- It's designed and taught by a practicing grant-writing consultant with a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing and 7+ years of experience teaching university writing.
- Our second writing instructor is also a practicing grant-writing consultant, holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing, and has 10 years of university writing instruction.
- It focuses on teaching you the most actionable, immediate, and effective methods for submitting and securing your grant.
- It actually helps you complete the work through workbooks and templates, so you're not left trying to implement lessons on your own.
What 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
"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
"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
"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
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.
"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.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
How much does the course cost?
The course is $750 paid in full or available for 6 payments of $150. 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 in the future. You will have lifetime access to the course. Need to ask your employer to sponsor your membership? Use our template!
Please note: Lifetime refers to the course being actively available. Should the course be sunsetted or closed at any point, you will have ample notice to download any materials before it becomes unavailable.
Will you draft, revise, or edit my grant for me?
You can get custom, individual feedback on 2 assignments required to earn your grant writing certificate with us. This includes a grant search and evaluation assignment and a grant proposal. We provide templates and instructions for completing and submitting these assignments.
Grant Writing Made Easier Advanced members also get 50% off 1-on-1 grant review and feedback sessions with Dr. Krista Kurlinkus and Dr. Stephanie Weaver. You'll be able to submit the grant for review, then schedule a 1-hour session for guidance. For more information or to schedule, please email support@grantwritingmadeeasy.com.
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.
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'll also be able to submit and ask questions through our private Mighty Networks community.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
How much does the course cost?
The course is $750 paid in full or available for 6 payments of $150. 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 in the future. You will have lifetime access to the course. Need to ask your employer to sponsor your membership? Use our template!
Please note: Lifetime refers to the course being actively available. Should the course be sunsetted or closed at any point, you will have ample notice to download any materials before it becomes unavailable.
Will you draft, revise, or edit my grant for me?
You can get custom, individual feedback on 2 assignments required to earn your grant writing certificate with us. This includes a grant search and evaluation assignment and a grant proposal. We provide templates and instructions for completing and submitting these assignments.
Grant Writing Made Easier Advanced members also get 50% off 1-on-1 grant review and feedback sessions with Dr. Krista Kurlinkus and Dr. Stephanie Weaver. You'll be able to submit the grant for review, then schedule a 1-hour session for guidance. For more information or to schedule, please email support@grantwritingmadeeasy.com.
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.
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'll also be able to submit and ask questions through our private Mighty Networks community.
Are you ready?
Start the journey to become an even more successful grant writer today.
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