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June 2026 Funded Series: $7.5 Million in Impact, 41 Grant Wins, and Better Grant Writing Businesses
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- Grant Writing & Funding
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- Aug 11, 2026
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Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching. Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit Every month on the Funded Series, Holly Rustick celebrates the incredible grant wins and business milestones happening inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and Grant Professional Mentorship. This month, students reported 41 grant awards totaling $7,095,276 , along with $480,340 in new client contracts —creating more than $7.5 million in combined impact in June alone. But beyond the impressive numbers, Holly shares the bigger story behind the results. From diversified funding strategies and repeatable grant systems to value-based pricing, packaged services, and long-term client relationships, June demonstrated how successful grant writers aren't just winning more grants—they're building stronger, more sustainable businesses. If you're ready to see what's possible when excellent grant strategy meets solid business practices, this episode is full of inspiration. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why June's 41 grant awards tell a bigger story than funding totals alone. The breakdown of foundation, state, federal, and community funding wins. What multiple grant awards reveal about building sustainable grant systems. Why diversified funding portfolios matter more than ever. How students secured nearly half a million dollars in new client contracts. The mindset shift from selling services to solving client problems. Why confidence is transforming grant writers' pricing and business decisions. How coaching supports business growth beyond grant writing skills. The role community plays in generating re…