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"Will AI Replace Grant Writers?” The 2026 AI-READY Framework (Embrace It or Reject It)
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- Grant Writing & Funding
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching. Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit 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…