Grant research is often the most overlooked phase of the grant development process. Many organizations begin their search without a clear understanding of how the funding world is organized, which tools are best suited for different tasks, or why independent verification of every AI-generated finding is non-negotiable. This chapter builds the foundational knowledge that makes everything else in this course more effective.

By the end of Chapter 1, you will be able to describe how the grant funding landscape is organized by funder type and grant type, identify where AI adds the most value in the research process and where your judgment remains essential, and explain the specific failure modes that make verification a required step rather than an optional one.

How the Grant Landscape Is Organized

Where AI Adds the Most Value

The Verification Imperative

The Grant Landscape Before You Start

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