# State of the Grant Industry: May 2026 Market Report

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Podcast: [Grant Writing & Funding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935)
Published: 2026-07-07T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 Each month, we analyze real grant awards and client wins reported by members of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship to uncover the trends shaping the grant funding landscape and the freelance grant writing profession. In this May 2026 State of the Grant Industry report, Holly Rustick breaks down nearly $3.73 million in reported grant funding and client sales to reveal what funders are investing in, how nonprofits are hiring grant professionals, and where the biggest opportunities are emerging. From the continued strength of foundation funding to the growing demand for long-term funding strategy, recurring revenue, and relationship-driven business development, this episode highlights the shifts every grant professional should be paying attention to. If you're a nonprofit leader, grant writer, or consultant looking to stay ahead of industry trends, this monthly report provides practical insights backed by real-world results from professionals working in the field today. 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 Wri…

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