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Is AI coming for grant writers, or is it creating more opportunity than ever before? Should you embrace it or reject it?

In this episode, Holly Rustick cuts through the fear, hype, and uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence and the future of grant writing. Drawing on more than 20 years of grant writing experience and over a decade of coaching freelance grant writers, Holly introduces her new AI-READY Framework: a practical five-step approach to help grant writers confidently navigate the rapidly evolving landscape.

You'll learn why the biggest threat isn't AI itself, but indecision, how to establish a reliable source of truth when using AI tools, why every grant writer should have a clear AI policy, and how to communicate your unique value in a world increasingly influenced by automation. Holly also shares a self-assessment quiz to help you evaluate your current level of AI readiness and reveals exciting new AI-powered resources coming to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy.

If you've been wondering whether AI will replace grant writers—or how to position yourself for success in the years ahead—this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy you need.

In this episode, you'll learn:

•  Why AI is not the real problem facing grant writers 
•  The growing demand for freelance grant writers despite industry changes 
•  How to determine your personal and professional stance on AI 
•  Why a strong "source of truth" is essential when using AI tools 
•  The importance of creating AI policies for your business and clients 
•  How to answer the question, "Why hire you instead of AI?" 
•  The human skills that will become more valuable in the AI era 
•  How to evaluate your AI readiness using Holly's AI-READY Quiz 
•  Why quality control and capacity management matter more than ever 
•  New AI tools, trainings, and resources available inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy 

ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK

Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship.

Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella.

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