5 grant writing trends to watch in 2027

Grant writing is shifting on more than one front in 2027. AI is changing how proposals get researched and drafted, but funders are also rethinking how they ask for and review applications — simplifying formats, leaning into multi-year and less-restricted funding, and in some cases bringing community members into the decision-making process.

Join Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, for a practical look at what's actually changing in grant writing this year and how to adapt your approach to win more funding next year.

In this webinar, we'll cover:

• How funders are starting to use AI to screen and review applications, and what that means for how you write
• Why more funders are simplifying applications and moving toward multi-year, less restrictive funding, and how to position your proposals for it
• What's behind the shift toward collaborative and participatory grantmaking, and how to adjust your pitch when funders share decision-making with community members