By the end of this guide, you'll have Claude or ChatGPT producing polished first drafts of grant proposal narrative sections in minutes — turning a 6-hour proposal weekend into a 2-hour editing session. You'll use a structured approach that produces grant-ready language every time.

• A free account at claude.ai or chat.openai.com
• The grant application (PDF or printed) with its required sections and word limits
• Your program notes: what you'll do, who benefits, what outcomes you expect
• Time needed: 15 minutes for setup, then 2 minutes per draft section
• Cost: Free