AI Powered Grant Essential Workshop - Whitney Consulting

Date & Time:

Monday, Sept 7th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Tuesday, Sept 8th from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: These workshops will be delivered virtually - the Whitney team look forward to meeting you online!

WORKSHOP ONE: AI Powered Grant Essentials

Workshop Focus: Understand grants and which projects qualify, plan your project to maximise funding chances, and use AI responsibly, including choosing the right tools, crafting prompts, and managing AI risks, to make grant applications more efficient and effective.

Content

· An introduction to grants, including what they are, information on where to find them and an explanation of eligibility and assessment criteria

· The process of best practice project planning to prepare for grant success

· Information on how to address grant criteria

· Understanding what AI is, how it works and how it can improve the efficiency and quality of your grant writing

· An exploration of the ethical considerations and potential risks of using AI in grant writing, including its limitations, avoiding over-reliance, and the importance of human oversight for quality results.

· Guidance on how to choose the best AI programs to streamline your grant writing process and meet your specific needs.

· Work through examples to learn how to create clear, effective prompts that generate high-quality content for your grant applications.

Outcome: Participants will be able to plan, develop, and strengthen competitive grant applications using best-practice project planning and practical AI tools.

Each attendee will be provided with a practical Effective Prompt Guide template to complete, along with a support sheet to help adjust the tone and format of AI-generated responses, as well as a Prompt Cheat Sheet to take home with them.

WORKSHOP TWO: The AI Grant Writing Approach

Workshop Focus: The workshop covers what information to include in a grant application and how to use AI to boost efficiency and improve quality.

Content:

· An explanation to the grant writing approach; what assessors are looking for and how to give them what they need.

· Brainstorming the “why”: exploring the purpose and impact of your project and how to clearly communicate it to assessors.

· Presenting budgets, governance, risk management, milestones, and accountability clearly and convincingly.

· Discover how AI can streamline key tasks in grant writing, boosting efficiency and improving your chances of success.

· Answers to grant writing questions that attendees may have.

Each attendee will receive a Grant Writing Checklist and Project Plan Template.

Outcome: Participants will learn to write applications that meet assessor expectations and use AI tools to improve efficiency and quality.

Who is this workshop for? Business owners, community groups, people assisting with grant writing for organisations.

About the presenter

Whitney Consulting are skilled professionals who understand the intricacies of grant and tender applications, including identifying appropriate funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, and navigating the often-complex requirements set forth by grant-making organisations. Their practical, interactive workshops will improve your grant writing skills and knowledge; leaving you with more confidence and understanding of what grant assessors want.

Find out more about Whitney Consulting: www.whitneyconsulting.com.au

Have any questions about upcoming training sessions and workshops?

Get in touch:

Email: hub@exmouthcci.com.au

Phone: 08 6374 3888

— The ECCI Team —