Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations upcoming events

AI-Assisted Grant Writing: Building Systems That Give You Time Back (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

AI-Assisted Grant Writing: Building Systems That Give You Time Back

Format: Hands-on Workshop
Audience: Education foundation leaders, staff, and grant writers

Dates & Times:
April 22: 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Part 1)
April 23: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Part 2)

Session Description

Grants don’t have to feel like a time-draining obligation. This practical two-day workshop shows education foundations how to use AI intentionally—by building the organizational infrastructure that makes these tools actually useful. Participants will learn how to respond to grant opportunities more efficiently, evaluate which grants are worth pursuing, and reduce the administrative burden of grant writing—freeing up time and capacity for students and schools.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn how to:

Use strategies that make AI tools significantly more effective
Draft and refine grant narratives using AI while maintaining accuracy and organizational voice
Evaluate grant opportunities through a capacity-focused lens
Implement quality-control workflows to prevent common AI-generated errors

What to Bring

This is hands-on learning. Please bring:

A laptop
Access to an AI tool (ChatGPT or Gemini)
Previous grants and/or program descriptions
A current grant opportunity—or one you’re considering pursuing

Speaker

Matt Leighty, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, GrantFlow

Matt works with nonprofit organizations nationwide to build sustainable grant systems that combine smart processes with emerging AI tools. His work focuses on helping teams reclaim time, reduce burnout, and make more strategic funding decisions.

Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday, April 22 | Part 1
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Workshop Session Part 1 | Lunch Served
5:00–6:30 p.m. | Networking Happy Hour hosted by GrantFlow

Thursday, April 23 | Part 2
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Workshop Session Part 2 | Lunch Served

These two 1/2 day sessions build on each other. Registration is for BOTH days.

Hotel Information

Home2 Suites by Hilton Brownsburg (Brand new!)
520 W. Northfield Drive
Brownsburg, IN 46112
$149/night (breakfast included)
Book a Room at the Group Rate

AI-Assisted Grant Writing: Building Systems That Give You Time Back (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT