{"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":561,"summary":"This show is for grant writers who are working in nonprofits or already have a few freelance clients but haven't replaced their nonprofit income yet, and don't have a clear system to get there. You already know how to write grants. Now you need to build the business. Each week, you'll learn how to find and close better-fit clients, price and package your services, create predictable revenue, use AI strategically, and build a freelance grant writing business that gives you more income, flexibility, and freedom. Hosted by grant writing expert and bestselling author Holly Rustick, CEO of Grant Writing & Funding and Founder of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, the show draws on Holly's 20+ years in grant writing and the nonprofit sector and 14+ years building her own business. You'll learn how to: Price and package your services to easily land clients Find grant writing nonprofit clients that pay you Build consistent monthly revenue Market yourself as a grant professional and business owner Use AI and modern systems for your grant writing and business without becoming replaceable Create systems that allow you to work fewer hours as you grow Holly's students have collectively generat…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T10:21:20.507509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935"},"episode":{"title":"June 2026 Funded Series: $7.5 Million in Impact, 41 Grant Wins, and Better Grant Writing Businesses","slug":"june-2026-funded-series-7-5-million-in-impact-41-grant-wins-and-better-grant-writing-businesses","published_at":"2026-08-11T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935/june-2026-funded-series-7-5-million-in-impact-41-grant-wins-and-better-grant-writing-businesses","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935","url":"https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/june-2026-funded-series-7-5-million-in-impact-41-grant-wins-and-better-grant-writing-businesses","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/a4a71483/cf5124a4.mp3","summary":"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. 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