Grant Writing & Funding
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...
Bonus Ep: "Can I Even Do This? (For Beginners, Career-Changers & ESL Grant Writers)"
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If you've ever wondered whether you're qualified to become a grant writer, this e...
Bonus Ep: "I Want the Negatives: An Honest Look at Freelance Grant Writing"
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Freelancing sounds appealing from the outside: flexible hours, meaningful work, and the freedom t...
Bonus Ep: Do Clients Really Pay Every Month? The Truth About Grant Writing Retainers
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Have you ever wondered whether nonprofits really need grant writing support every month, o...
BONUS: What Is the Summer Curriculum Sprint? Plus Answers to Your Most-Asked Questions
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Have questions about the Summer Curriculum Sprint, the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, or w...
The Fear Never Fully Goes Away, Even After Six Figures (What 12 Years in Business Taught Me)
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What if the thing standing between you and a thriving freelance grant writing b...
The 5 Reasons You Haven't Started a Grant Writing Business Yet (And Why None of Them Are Real)
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If you've been telling yourself that now isn't the right time to start a...
"Will AI Replace Grant Writers?” The 2026 AI-READY Framework (Embrace It or Reject It)
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Is AI coming for grant writers, or is it creating more opportunity than e...
The OMB Proposal: What Grant Writers Actually Need to Know Before July 13
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The headlines about federal grants this week are a lot — and most of the...
[Case Study] She Left Her $70K Job and Was Writing Grants for Free: Now She's Getting Paid
This is a bonus podcast with a special co-host from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy program!
What if the biggest shift in your grant writing business isn’t learning how to write grants, but learning how to think like a business owner?
In this inspiring Freelance Grant Writer Academy case study, guest host D Abshire sits down with Debra Bare-Rogers, founder of GrantMe Consulting Services, to discuss her journey from employee to entrepreneur.
After discovering Holly Rustick through a grant writing summit and podcast, Debra knew she had found the support and com...
[Case Study] Karen Was a Burned-Out Nonprofit ED: Now She Has Time for Her Health, Her Mom, and Work That Inspires Her
This is a bonus podcast with a special co-host from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy program!
What happens when nonprofit leadership burnout becomes the catalyst for building a more flexible, purpose-driven career?
In this inspiring case study, guest host D Abshire sits down with Karen McCall, founder of KTM McCall Grant Strategies and a member of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy.
After spending more than two decades serving nonprofits, and leading an organization through the challenges of COVID as Executive Director, Karen found herself exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready for a new chapter.
[Case Study] Madeline Stopped Chasing One-Off Marketing Clients and Finally Has Steady Income (Thanks to Grant Writing Retainers)
[Case Study] Cindy Was a Nonprofit Marketing Director with Little Grant Experience: She Started a Grant Writing Business on the Side, Made $87,400, and Quit Her Job.
This is a bonus podcast with a special co-host from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy program!
What if you could leverage the skills you've built in nonprofit marketing and fundraising to create a thriving grant writing business—and replace your full-time salary faster than you imagined?
In this inspiring Freelance Grant Writer Academy case study, guest host D Abshire sits down with Cindy Homan, founder of Growing the Good, who transitioned from a longtime nonprofit marketing leadership career into grant writing consulting. With only limited grant writing experience but decades of expertise in storytelling, fu...
FUNDED SERIES: The Future of Grant Writing: What We're Seeing in 2026
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What does the future of grant writing look like in an increasingly uncertain f...
Today Is Yesterday: Your Freelance Grant Writing Business Is More Stable Than a J.O.B.
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In this powerful solo episode, Holly Rustick shares an unplanned but deeply important m...
What the NSF Board Firing Means for Grant Writers, Federal Funding & Freelancers
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In this episode of the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast, Holly Rustick breaks down t...
Why Boutique Grant Writers Are Winning Right Now (And How to Land Higher-Paying Clients Without Burnout)
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Discover how a boutique consulting firm can outperform large agencies by leaning into r...
Funded Series: How Our Students Broke $10 Million in Grant Writing Businesses
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This month marked a major milestone inside the grant writing community: over $10 million g...
2026 Federal Funding Changes: What Academic Researchers Must Know Now
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In this episode, Holly Rustick shares a real-time update from Guam following a r...
Beyond Freelancing: The Power of Fractional Work in the Nonprofit Sector
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In this episode of the Grant Writing & Funding podcast, Holly Rustick interviews Cindy W...
Grant Writers Using AI Wrong? The Readiness Problem No One Talks About
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Steve Vick returns to the podcast to unpack what nonprofit leaders and grant p...
[Funded Series] Inside a $1.9M Month
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In this February 2026 Funded Series episode, we break down what actually changed in j...
What Separates a $50K Grant Writer From a $150K Grant Business Owner
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In this episode of the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast, Holly Rustick breaks down a...
How Alex Built a Scalable Grant Writing Business and Took 2 Weeks Off Without Losing Income
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What does it really take to move from freelancer to CEO—and finally tak...
How Emma Went from Overwhelmed to Organized—and Finally Scaled Her Grant Writing Business
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In this bonus episode of the Grant Writing & Funding podcast, Holly Rustick sits d...
How to Scale Your Grant Writing Business Without Burning Out
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Many successful grant writers eventually reach a moment where their business hits a c...
From Overwhelmed to Confident: How Christine Built a Scalable Grant Writing Business inside The Grant Professional Mentorship
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What happens when you stop letting your business “just happen” to you—and start b...
How Marshan Built a Six-Figure Grant Writing Business Without Working All the Time
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Marshan Marick shares how niching into public health grants, building stronger systems, and s...
Scaling Smarter: How D Increased Income, Took Vacations, and Reclaimed Their Time
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D Abshire of Aim for Funding shares how joining the Grant Professional Mentorship h...
How Freelance Grant Writers Can Build Retirement Wealth (Even Starting From Zero)
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In this episode, Holly Rustick discusses why freelance grant writing is one of t...
The Systems That Helped Amy Krigsman Double Her Grant Writing Business
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Amy Krigsman shares how she doubled her revenue in 2025, reached her first six-figure y...
How Sara Fixed Her Pricing After 20 Years in Grant Writing
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Sara Cohen shares what it looks like to level up a grant writing b...
How Nekaysha Built a Grant Membership for Small Businesses Inside the Mentorship
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In this episode, Holly Rustick talks with Nekaycha Cavil, Founder and Lead Consultant o...
Fielding Lost $100K in One Week: How This Federal Grant Writer Rebuilt Her Business for 2026
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Fielding Lost $100K in One Week: How This Federal Grant Writer Rebuilt Her B...
How Gwen Built a $200K Grant Writing Business and Now Out-Earns Her Husband
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Securing over $23 million in grant funding in just 24 months is no small feat, a...
From Grant Writer to CEO: How Guy Broke $100K and Scaled Beyond 1:1 Client Work
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What happens when you stop thinking like a technician and start thinking like a...
[Funded Series] 37 Grants. $6 Million. One Month. Here’s What’s Working
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In this episode, Holly Rustick breaks down the evolving landscape of grant writing i...
How Nonprofit Leaders Can Prevent Burnout and Build a Thriving Organizational Culture with Marcia Beckner
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Nonprofits exist to do good in the world—but what happens when the peo...
When Nonprofits Should Consider Both Grant Writing & Individual Donor Giving Campaigns
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When Nonprofits Should Consider Both Grant Writing & Individual Donor Giving Campaigns
Is Grant Writing Worth It? My Honest Answer
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Is Grant Writing Worth It? My Honest Answer
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[Funded Series] Is Grant Funding Drying Up? December 2025 Grant Market Report
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December 2025 shows what happens when grant writers stop scrambling and start operating with s...