Task

You are applying for a grant to fund a specific project that addresses a real issue — and you will be using AI to co-write the proposal.

Your task is to create a solid first draft of a grant proposal using a combination of your own insights and the support of AI tools. You will go through each part of a typical grant application and learn how AI can speed things up, spark new ideas, and help you avoid writer’s block.

You will work independently, just like many social entrepreneurs do. And by the end of this quest, you will have a tangible output that could become the starting point for a real application.

Your final output will be a draft grant proposal that includes:

• A short project summary (also known as an executive summary)
• A clear problem statement (what issue you are solving and for whom)
• A project idea/solution overview (what you want to do and how)
• The expected impact and outcomes
• A basic budget outline and timeline
• A brief explanation of how AI helped you throughout the process

Optional: You can also pitch your project in a 2-minute voice or video note recorded on your phone — extra points for creativity and storytelling!

By performing this task, you will learn how to:

• Use AI tools to brainstorm ideas and write clear summaries
• Ask the right prompts to get useful results from AI
• Edit AI-generated text to sound like you, not a robot
• Use tools like Grammarly and Wordtune to polish your proposal
• Reuse your proposal structure for future applications

This task is about confidence and creativity, not perfection. The goal is for you to leave this WebQuest thinking, “Yes — I can actually apply for funding. And I have got the tools to do it.”

Let’s bring the project to life!