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 generated more than $12.5 million in their own freelance grant writing businesses and secured more than $300 million in grants for their clients. Ready for more support? Explore the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and Grant Professional Mentorship at www.grantwritingandfunding.com.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis 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.
Recent episodes include "How 4 Freelance Grant Writers Got their First Clients" (20 October 2026, 48 minutes), "How These 3 Freelance Grant Writers Made their First $100K" (20 October 2026, 45 minutes), and "[Case Study] How One Grant Writer Built His Client Base While Raising Four Kids and Working Full-Time" (18 October 2026, 17 minutes).
Grant Writing & Funding publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 22 minutes.
Booking probability for Grant Writing & Funding is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Grant Writing & Funding requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Grant Writing & Funding's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
Grant Writing & Funding
The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
Grant Writing & Funding
Grant Writing & Funding
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The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
Episode #481
The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
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The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
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The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is OPEN for the last time in 2026! You’re ready to quit your toxic job, retire with meaningful, part-time work, or work from home so you can pick up the kids. But how do you replace...
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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...
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...
Episode #472
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...
You can be an excellent grant writer and still struggle to build a consistent freelance grant writing business. If you know how to write grants but aren't getting enough clients, the problem may not be your grant...
How do you actually write a grant proposal that wins funding? Grant writing is both technical writing and an art form. You need to understand the funder’s requirements, speak directly to their rubric and mission, and...
What if the biggest opportunity in grant funding right now isn’t federal money at all? In this episode of The Funded Series, Holly Rustick breaks down the real grant and client wins reported by members of the Freelance...
You had a great discovery call. They were excited. You sent the proposal right away. And then…nothing. If you’re replaying the call wondering what you said wrong, the problem might not be the call at all. The problem...
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world-renowned grant writer, bestselling author, and business coach, Freelance Grant Writer Academy and Grant Professional Mentorship
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