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FUNDED SERIES: The Future of Grant Writing: What We're Seeing in 2026
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- Grant Writing & Funding
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- Jun 2, 2026
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Summary
What does the future of grant writing look like in an increasingly uncertain funding landscape? In this episode of FUNDED, Holly Rustick analyzes the latest funding trends from April 2026 and reveals what they mean for grant writers, nonprofits, and funding professionals moving forward. From federal funding disruptions and increased competition for foundation grants to major state funding opportunities and growing demand for strategic grant writing support, Holly breaks down what is happening across the sector—and how successful grant professionals are adapting. Drawing from real data inside the Grant Writing & Funding community, Holly shares how members secured more than $3.4 million in grants and business revenue in a single month, even while many organizations faced funding uncertainty. You'll hear examples of seven-figure grant awards, high-value retainers, emerging business models, and the skills that are helping grant writers stand out in 2026. Whether you're exploring grant writing as a career, working within a nonprofit, or building your own grant writing business, this episode offers practical insights into where funding is headed and how to position yourself for success. ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship. Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Gran…