Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how grants are written, managed, and audited. In this webinar, we’ll explore how grant administrators, program managers, and financial managers can harness AI tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across the entire grant lifecycle. Through live demonstrations, John Manilla and Jonathan Dunn will showcase practical, real-world applications of AI for developing stronger grant proposals, improving grant review and award processes, and streamlining closeout and compliance reporting. Attendees will see how AI can automate repetitive tasks, enhance data-driven decision-making, and improve overall program performance, all while maintaining compliance and accountability.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify key opportunities to apply AI across the grant lifecycle — from proposal development through closeout.
- Understand how AI tools can enhance accuracy, speed, and compliance in grant administration processes.
- Evaluate real-world use cases of AI applications for grant application review, award decisioning, and closeout documentation.
This webinar is ideal for:
- Grant Administrators and Program Managers overseeing program performance and reporting.
- Financial Managers and Accountants responsible for compliance, cost allocation, and closeout.
- Grant Writers and Proposal Developers seeking to improve efficiency and quality.
- Auditors and Compliance Officers evaluating internal controls and documentation.
- Executives and Agency Leaders exploring modernization and digital transformation opportunities in grants management
YOUR EXPERT(S):
John Manilla
Mr. Manilla is a Partner in Crowe’s Public Sector Consulting practice, where he leads initiatives focused on artificial intelligence (AI) enablement, data analytics and visualization, cloud solution deployment, business process automation, and geospatial technology integration. With over 17 years of experience across the financial services and public sector industries, John brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance and has successfully supported a wide range of complex client engagements. He is both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Grand Valley State University. John is a recognized speaker on the topic of generative AI and has delivered presentations for national organizations including NASACT, NGMA, and The IIA.
Jonathan Dunn, CPA
Jonathan is a Manager in Crowe’s Public Sector Consulting Services group. He has 5 years of professional experience assisting organizations with grants compliance, subrecipient monitoring, and assessing varying internal audit functions. Jonathan is also experienced in performing governmental performance audits and financial audits of costs incurred.
Jonathan is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Delivery Method: Group Live
Program Knowledge Level Policy:
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Refund Policy:
If you are not able to attend for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. Cancellations received 24 hours prior to the start time of the audio conference are fully refundable. After that, cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee. If you prefer, you may substitute an upcoming audio conference for the one you originally registered for and avoid the $25 processing fee. All refunds resulting from cancellations will be issued within 72 hours.
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