# [Funded Series] 37 Grants. $6 Million. One Month. Here’s What’s Working

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Podcast: [Grant Writing & Funding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935)
Published: 2026-03-03T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/funded-series-37-grants-6-million-one-month-here-s-what-s-working
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## Resource

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