{"podcast":{"title":"Grant Writing & Funding","slug":"grant-writing-funding-326935","podcast_index_feed_id":326935,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/grant-writing-funding","website_url":"http://www.grantwritingandfunding.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QtQsL876M6Ih_N_-uWdpSD0SldLLc0ImV0NC59nZiAk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYTY5/MWVmYTNhZWQ2YzFl/ZDlhODJkYjgxOTQ2/MDA0NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Holly Rustick","episode_count":536,"summary":"Quit your toxic nonprofit job and replace your full-time income while writing grants part-time, from home! Join our students in the Freelance Grant Writer Academy to create Financial Stability and Flexibility through writing grants for causes you are passionate about: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick provides coaching that helps new and experienced grant writers replace their full-time income while writing grants part-time from home (or anywhere they want to live or travel in the world). She coaches changemakers to master grant writing and start to grow 6-figure+ grant writing businesses on part-time hours via her signature group program, “Freelance Grant Writer Academy.\" As an unapologetic feminist, Holly’s work in coaching female grant writers to master grant writing, find their cause-area niche, and navigate value-based pricing and nonprofit sales is breaking glass ceilings for women all over the world. Every week, she coaches thousands of people through the top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Funding, books on grant writing, and inside the Freelance Grant Writer Ac…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935"},"episode":{"title":"How Gwen Built a $200K Grant Writing Business and Now Out-Earns Her Husband","slug":"how-gwen-built-a-200k-grant-writing-business-and-now-out-earns-her-husband","published_at":"2026-03-10T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935/how-gwen-built-a-200k-grant-writing-business-and-now-out-earns-her-husband","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935","url":"https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/how-gwen-built-a-200k-grant-writing-business-and-now-out-earns-her-husband","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/3ff80380/f59a63c3.mp3","summary":"Are you ready to work from home and earn 6 figures on part-time hours? Are you ready to quit your toxic job and work on your schedule? Just like our students? Then be sure to register for the FREE, Live Training, \" “How to Start or Grow a Grant Writing Business in 2026 and Get Consistent Paying Clients ” on Wednesday, June 10th 5:00 - 6:30pm EST. Register here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar Securing over $23 million in grant funding in just 24 months is no small feat, and today’s guest has done exactly that. In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Gwen Valentino , a New Mexico-based grant strategist who specializes in navigating complex federal and state funding streams. From DOT to LWCF to Healthy Food Financing Initiative awards, Gwen shares what it really takes to manage high-stakes proposals, stay compliant with federal regulations, and build strong municipal partnerships. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by federal grants, overwhelmed by compliance, or unsure how to position yourself for larger awards — this episode breaks it down with practical insight and real-world experience. In this episode, you’ll discover: • How Gwen secured $23M+ in funding in just 24 months • What it really means to manage the full grant lifecycle • How to navigate federal compliance and Uniform Guidance with confidence • The importance of cost estimation and advanced Excel skills in grant budgeting • Strategies for winning competitive state and federal grants • How to support municipalities and local governments effectively • The mindset shift required to move from smaller grants to high-stakes funding This episode is a must-listen for freelance grant writers ready to expand into federal funding, municipal contracts, and larger awards. ABOUT OUR GUEST Since 2018…","meta_description":"Are you ready to work from home and earn 6 figures on part-time hours? 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