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11 Trends Every Freelance Grant Writer Needs To Know In 2026
In this episode, Holly breaks down the top 11 trends freelance grant writers must lean into in 2026. From funder relationships and AI tools to flexibility, movement-ce...
“Is It Even Worth Applying?”… and Other Big Federal Grant Questions Answered
In this episode, Holly Rustick from Grant Writing and Funding interviews Fielding Jezreel, CEO of Jezreel Consulting, about the evolving landscape of federal grants. T...
Inside Our $20K Madrid Retreat: The Strategy That Will Fuel A $1B Movement
In this episode of the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast, host Holly Rustic shares an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a recent team retreat in Madrid, Spain, that ...
FUNDED SERIES: What’s Actually Getting Funded? Real Grant Data from Hundreds of Students
In this new subseries 'Funded.' Learn about the massive movement to secure $1 billion in grants and $30 million for grant writing businesses by 2030. Holly shares succ...
Funded by Melinda French Gates: Inside the $60M Innovation Grant Challenge
Welcome to the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast! In this episode, host Holly Rustick sits down with Clare Bresnahan English, Senior Director of the Workplace Innovation...
How to Stop Caving When Clients Ask for "Just One More Thing"
Join host Holly Rustick on the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast as she delves into the essential topic of setting boundaries as a freelance grant writer. Learn how to...
Reclaiming Your Worth — What Money Mindset Has to Do with Grant Writing
Welcome to the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast. In this episode, Holly Rustick explores the importance of money mindset in the nonprofit and freelance grant writing se...
The Hidden Path to Invite-Only Grants: Relationship Strategies from a Nonprofit's $1M+ Funding Model
Want to land invite-only grants and corporate sponsorships? Hear how Surge for Water built trust-based relationships that unlocked over $1M in funding. Founder Shilpa ...
Is Marketing and Branding Important for Your Nonprofit?
In this episode, Holly Rustick interviews Marivi V. Bryant, founder of Home Agency, discussing the critical role of marketing and storytelling for nonprofits. They exp...
From Nonprofit Service to Securing $1M+ in Grants: Veronica’s Journey to Advocacy and Freedom
Veronica Kulon, CEO of VK Empowerment Solutions, shares her journey from starting a business to becoming an advocate for her clients after joining the Freelance Grant ...
Student Panel "First $100K in the Academy" and Open House "Is the Academy For Me?" Bonus Pop-Up Podcast
This is a POP-UP Bonus Podcast, meaning it WILL disappear soon! It's a replay from our Student Panel, "First $100K in the Academy" and Open House "Is the Academy for Me?"
How a Social Worker made $149,000 in her Freelance Grant Writing Business in 90 days
Dr. Eve McGee shares her inspiring journey from the social work sector to more than doubling her revenue and impact as a freelance grant writer. She went from a drain...
Academy FAQ Series #5: Should I Join the Academy if I don't have a Network?
You may be wondering if you can get grant writing clients if you don't have a network, email list, or social media following. YES. Our Academy students get clients wit...
Academy FAQ Series #6: How Do I Pay Off the Academy or Get an ROI?
You may be wanting to join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, but are wondering HOW to pay for it. Find out with these 8 ways. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is ...
Academy FAQ Series #4: Can I Join the Academy if I Have NO Grant Writing Experience?
You may be wanting to join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, but have no grant writing experience. That is FINE. Changemakers who have never seen a grant before all ...
Academy FAQ Series #3: How Much Time Does it Take in the Academy to Learn Grant Writing and Get Clients?
You may be wondering how long it takes to learn grant writing and to get a paying client in the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. You can do it within 90 days. The Free...
Academy FAQ Series #2: Is Now a Good Time to Become a Grant Writer?
You may be curious if 2025 is a good time to be a grant writer. YES! Nonprofits need you NOW more than ever and are streamlining their budgets to hire freelance grant ...
Academy FAQ Series #1: Is Grant Writing a Shiny Object
You may be wondering if grant writing is a shiny object this year. I'm here to say NO. Grant writing is needed. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is also NOT a shiny ...
Academy FAQ Series #7: Should I Join the Academy if I already Have a Freelance Grant Writing Business?
You may be interested in joining the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, but aren't sure if it's for you since you already have a freelance grant writing business. If you ...