Grant deadlines don’t wait, and for public agencies chasing critical funding, every week counts. This case study follows Oklahoma state’s behavioral health department as it tested a new approach: using AI tools to write better applications faster. The result? A 25-page federal submission turned around in 48 hours—and a $15 million grant win. The paper breaks down how they combined automation with institutional knowledge to reduce rework, improve accuracy, and give staff more time to focus on the parts that matter most.