Founder of Grant Writing Made Easier Ph.D. In Rhetoric and Composition https://linkin.bio/grantwritingmadeeasierhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3mbtute7ue22fFunders say they want equity. They say they want trust. They say they want to “support the field.” Then they push nonprofits, grassroots groups, and small teams through a meat grinder of a grant application process and pretend that time doesn’t cost anything. https://open.substack.com/pub/thepeoplesfunding/p/ending-the-extractive-grant-application?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web07 Jan 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtute7ue22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3m25jrxgftk2uKicked off a new client today, and they were just as excited as I am about using the AI Grants Hub™. Organization and clarity from day one changes EVERYTHING. I promise you'll be just as excited about getting your own Hub. Get it here: www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/ https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/01 Oct 2025 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25jrxgftk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lzlls7k6cs2aThe AI Grants Hub™ is changing EVERYTHING when it comes to AI-supported grant writing and management. You can get the Hub template FREE when you join Grant Writing Made Easier by 9/30! Learn more about the AI Grants Hub™ and join here: www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/24 Sep 2025 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzlls7k6cs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lz23bxacts2rGet the AI Grants Hub™ template free when you join Grant Writing Made Easier by Sept 30. After Oct 1, it will be $99 on Notion Marketplace. Join here: grant-writing-made-easier.mn.co/plans/40183517 Sep 2025 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz23bxacts2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lxhth5mwjs2wWin grants without burning out your team. Grant Launch builds your grant engine: readiness tasks, 25+ scored funders + 12‑month plan, a 50+ page narrative, an AI Grants Hub™, and staff training. Ready for predictable pipelines? Book a discovery call → https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/685035a037d86af872c4fe95/schedule28 Aug 2025 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxhth5mwjs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lxd4fvpe522xTired of AI slop? 🤖✍️ Most grant writers use AI the wrong way and end up with generic drafts that don’t win. Our $67 course shows you advanced prompts + strategies to turn canned AI into polished, funder-ready proposals. Enroll here: https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/intro-to-grant-writing-with-ai/26 Aug 2025 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxd4fvpe522xhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lxadsiwcyk2oWhat’s your biggest bottleneck right now? A) Finding fits B) Drafting C) Budgets D) Reporting25 Aug 2025 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxadsiwcyk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lwyofkocik26Introducing our AI Grants Hub™. Mission control for grants: dashboard, funding tracker, narrative + app libraries, docs, research, prompts, and an AI assistant—all connected in one hub. Access via GWME → grant-writing-made-easier.mn.co/plans/401835 #GrantTech #AI #GrantManagement https://grant-writing-made-easier.mn.co/plans/40183522 Aug 2025 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwyofkocik26https://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lwwfxq7fu22jOffering a done-with-you POWER LOI for a special price of $2,999 for the first 5 orgs to sign up. Includes project design review, State Program Manager outreach, partner recs + MOUs, budget outline, summary, and online form. Schedule your call here: hello.dubsado.com/public/appoi...21 Aug 2025 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwwfxq7fu22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lwubseos5c2lHow long does it take you to read a NOFO/grant opportunity, pull out all critical details, list the required attachments, and draft the proposal? With the AI Grants Hub™, this could be done in 15 minutes or less. Learn more about the Hub here: www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/ https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/20 Aug 2025 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwubseos5c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lwopvxwxck2x"Before Grant Writing Made Easier, I had less than $500,000 received, after, it has been over $1.5 million." - Dr. Omotola Akinsola Win more. Work less. Enroll now → https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/write-grants-with-ai18 Aug 2025 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwopvxwxck2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lwbyksv7nc2bWe’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Luke Colavito to our team! He’s secured $70M+ in funding worldwide and brings deep expertise in strategic, evidence-based grant writing. Need expert grant support? Book a call: www.kristakurlinkus.com/contact/13 Aug 2025 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwbyksv7nc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lw4zhlepns2zFall deadlines are coming fast. If your grant docs are scattered, you’re setting yourself up for stress. Grant Launch builds your complete funding foundation + AI Grants Hub™ so you’re always ready. 🔗 www.kristakurlinkus.com/grantlaunch/11 Aug 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw4zhlepns2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lvqknsfj722mYour grant strategy isn’t chaotic because you’re doing something wrong. It’s because your systems aren't working for you. Our Grant Launch service builds your custom funding foundation, including your own AI Grants Hub™. Go from overwhelm to clarity overnight. www.kristakurlinkus.com/grantlaunch/ https://www.kristakurlinkus.com/grantlaunch/06 Aug 2025 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvqknsfj722mhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lvldjkm5zs2pYour grant strategy shouldn’t live in spreadsheets or scattered files. Time to ditch decision fatigue and build systems that serve YOU. Writing less and winning more IS possible! Tools like AI Grants Hub™ keep you organized and ready. Let’s talk: What's your biggest pain point with grant systems?04 Aug 2025 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvldjkm5zs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lusaegxhik2gWhen AI is used ethically, strategically, and with the proper infrastructure, it isn’t a threat. We’ve built the tools to help you integrate it. If you want to build your own system, enroll in Grant Writing Made Easier and get access to the AI Grants Hub™ www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/25 Jul 2025 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lusaegxhik2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lupwn67br22gAre you currently looking for a grant-seeking tool for your organization? The AI Grants Hub is now available in Grant Writing Made Easier! Register today to get instant access www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/ https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/24 Jul 2025 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lupwn67br22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lunmiyrxl226I'm so excited to be partnering with Grant Ready Kentucky on Tuesday, July 29th, from 10 to 11:30 am EDT, for a free event: Advanced AI Techniques for Grant Seeking. If you'll be there let me know in the comments!23 Jul 2025 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lunmiyrxl226https://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3luli7bxsb22pWant to sharpen your grant writing skills and take your expertise to the next level? Join me this Thursday, July 24 at 1:00 PM CDT in Grant Writing Made Easier where I'll be hosting a Grant Writing Skill Builder Session. Sign up: grant-writing-made-easier.mn.co/plans/40183522 Jul 2025 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3luli7bxsb22phttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3luirxatkg22tHere are 3 grants that caught our attention this week: ​RWN Foundation Sustainable Communities Grants – https://www.rwnfoundation.org/grants/funding-areas/sustainable-communities/ ​Emergent Fund Rapid Response Grants – www.emergentfund.net ​Fund for a Just Society Grant – https://www.uufunding.org/fund-for-a-just-society.html21 Jul 2025 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3luirxatkg22thttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lubetvniy22oIt's my birthday! And, I am so grateful for all of you. Over the last year, we spent time designing and implementing our AI Grants Hub to develop a tool that provides our clients with comprehensive workspaces that streamline and optimize the entire grantseeking process.18 Jul 2025 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lubetvniy22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lu6lazqez22rLeveraging the power of artificial intelligence is an integral part of our toolkit to aid our clients. The AI Grants Hub combines strategic grant planning and project management to help organizations secure funding more effectively. Register: www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/ https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/?ck_subscriber_id=3132442531&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%F0%9F%8E%89%20The%20AI%20Grants%20Hub%20Is%20Here%20-%2018301300&sh_kit=23115c81432c6019d8c97679f656ea544ba383ee58a798b51b4983171cbb570017 Jul 2025 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6lazqez22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lu3xpl7rks2sWhat is the number one thing you wish you had more of as a grant writer? Besides more funding—for my team, it's time. No more searching for documents across multiple platforms. Get access to the AI Grants Hub. www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub/?ck_subscriber_id=3132442531&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%F0%9F%8E%89%20The%20AI%20Grants%20Hub%20Is%20Here%20-%2018301300&sh_kit=23115c81432c6019d8c97679f656ea544ba383ee58a798b51b4983171cbb570016 Jul 2025 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu3xpl7rks2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3ltzizf77ac25Here is one tool that you need to streamline your grant writing process —an AI Grants Hub And, the good news it that starting today, everyone in Grant Writing Made Easier gets access to it! Not a member yet? Join today and get immediate access!​ www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/ai-grants-hub https://grant-writing-made-easier.mn.co/posts/grant-writing-made-easier-%F0%9F%93%93-the-ai-grants-hub15 Jul 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltzizf77ac25https://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3ltwkeat2fk2aHere are 3 grants that caught our attention this week: ​Cowles Charitable Trust Grant – cowlescharitabletrust.org/take-action ​Sparkplug Foundation Grant – www.sparkplugfoundation.org/information/ ​Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant – www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/contact https://cowlescharitabletrust.org/take-action14 Jul 2025 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltwkeat2fk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3ltp5ptyhtc2pI'll be teaming up with Grant Ready Kentucky to host a Free Grant Seeking Training on July 29, 9-10:30am CT. I'll share real-world ways to use ChatGPT for grant prospecting and evaluation—even if you don’t have a paid database. Register now (it's free!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-ai-techniques-for-grant-seeking-free-tickets-141756442635911 Jul 2025 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltp5ptyhtc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3ltmi5xowo22nThis is a gamechanger. In our Grant Launch Program we build your organization a custom AI-Powered Grants Hub in Notion —a centralized digital home for your entire grantseeking program. If you are interested send me a message and we can set up a call!10 Jul 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltmi5xowo22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3ltk3cb5a7s2yJoin me in our FREE Grant Chat today at 3PM CT/4PM ET. This is an informal chat that you can attend to learn about grants, get answers to your questions, and be in the community with other grant writers around the country. Join here: https://grant-writing-made-easier.mn.co/posts/grant-chat-wednesday09 Jul 2025 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltk3cb5a7s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3lti4crhqtk2iPro tip: Treat your grant strategy as a living document. Revisit it each quarter to reflect new insights, shifts in funder focus, or internal learning. Read more on our blog post: https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com/2025/07/07/2025-grant-trends/08 Jul 2025 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lti4crhqtk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/kristakurlinkus.bsky.social/post/3ltfaqnf3ws2lHere are 3 grants that caught my attention this week: ​National Endowment for Democracy Grant Program – https://www.ned.org/apply-for-grant/en/ ​JustPax Fund – justpaxfund.org ​RWN Foundation: Sustainable Communities Grants –https://www.rwnfoundation.org/grants/funding-areas/sustainable-communities/07 Jul 2025 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:nknafcmfp4vmv427r75vkqs2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltfaqnf3ws2l