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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 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 Academy. Holly has 20 years of experience in grant writing, and began her freelance grant writing journey back in 2005. While teaching in Kuwait and Indonesia, and then earning a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy in Belgium, Holly saw the light of setting up a virtual-based business in grant writing back in the mid-2000s. Having secured more than $45 million of dollars for nonprofit organizations, and then setting up a multi 6-figure freelance business, Holly has a mission to help female grant writers break out of toxic nonprofit J-O-B-S and create high-level income while freelance grant writing. Inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, students have secured more than $225+ million in grant funding and $4+ million in revenue in their grant writing businesses within two years. To amplify this work, she is past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to the Guam Business Advisory Task Force as an advisor to the first female governor of Guam. Holly lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. If you are interested in replacing your full-time income while writing grants part-time from home (or from anywhere in the world!) join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy! www.grantwritingandfunding.com.
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What Grant Writers Need To Know About Major Gifts And Donor Relationships

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 Grant funding doesn’t happen in a vacuum. In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down wi...

Jan 13, 202644 minEp. 436

November 2025 Report: $3.4M In Grants + $526K Earned

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 Funded: $3.4 Million in Grants + $525K+ Earned | November 2025 In this episode of Fun...

Jan 06, 202625 minEp. 435

11 Trends Every Freelance Grant Writer Needs To Know In 2026

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 In this episode, Holly breaks down the top 11 trends freelance grant writers must lea...

Dec 30, 202531 minEp. 434

“Is It Even Worth Applying?”… and Other Big Federal Grant Questions Answered

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 In this episode, Holly Rustick from Grant Writing and Funding interviews Fielding Jez...

Dec 23, 202531 minEp. 433

Inside Our $20K Madrid Retreat: The Strategy That Will Fuel A $1B Movement

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 In this episode of the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast, host Holly Rustic shares an...

Dec 16, 202531 minEp. 432

[Funded Series] What’s Actually Getting Funded? Real Grant Data from Hundreds of Students

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 In this new subseries 'Funded.' Learn about the massive movement to secure $1 billion...

Dec 09, 202533 minEp. 431

Funded by Melinda French Gates: Inside the $60M Innovation Grant Challenge

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 Welcome to the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast! In this episode, host Holly Rusti...

Dec 02, 202541 minEp. 430

How to Stop Caving When Clients Ask for "Just One More Thing"

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 Join host Holly Rustick on the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast as she delves into t...

Nov 25, 202515 minEp. 429

Reclaiming Your Worth — What Money Mindset Has to Do with Grant Writing

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 Welcome to the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast. In this episode, Holly Rustick ex...

Nov 18, 202513 minEp. 428

The Hidden Path to Invite-Only Grants: Relationship Strategies from a Nonprofit's $1M+ Funding Model

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 Want to land invite-only grants and corporate sponsorships? Hear how Surge for Water ...

Nov 11, 202544 minEp. 427

Is Marketing and Branding Important for Your Nonprofit?

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 In this episode, Holly Rustick interviews Marivi V. Bryant, founder of Home Agency, d...

Nov 04, 202528 minEp. 426

From Nonprofit Service to Securing $1M+ in Grants: Veronica’s Journey to Advocacy and Freedom

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 Veronica Kulon, CEO of VK Empowerment Solutions, shares her journey from starting a b...

Oct 28, 202531 minEp. 425

Student Panel "First $100K in the Academy" and Open House "Is the Academy For Me?" Bonus Pop-Up Podcast

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 This is a POP-UP Bonus Podcast, meaning it WILL disappear soon! It's a replay from ou...

Oct 23, 20252 hr 18 min

How a Social Worker made $149,000 in her Freelance Grant Writing Business in 90 days

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 Dr. Eve McGee shares her inspiring journey from the social work sector to more than d...

Oct 21, 202524 minEp. 423

Academy FAQ Series #2: Is Now a Good Time to Become a Grant Writer?

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 You may be curious if 2025 is a good time to be a grant writer. YES! Nonprofits need ...

Oct 19, 202510 min

Academy FAQ Series #7: Should I Join the Academy if I already Have a Freelance Grant Writing Business?

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 You may be interested in joining the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, but aren't sure ...

Oct 19, 202511 minEp. 1

Academy FAQ Series #1: Is Grant Writing a Shiny Object

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 You may be wondering if grant writing is a shiny object this year. I'm here to say NO...

Oct 19, 202516 min

Academy FAQ Series #4: Can I Join the Academy if I Have NO Grant Writing Experience?

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 You may be wanting to join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, but have no grant writ...

Oct 19, 20259 minEp. 1

Academy FAQ Series #5: Should I Join the Academy if I don't have a Network?

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 You may be wondering if you can get grant writing clients if you don't have a network...

Oct 19, 20254 min

Academy FAQ Series #6: How Do I Pay Off the Academy or Get an ROI?

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 You may be wanting to join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, but are wondering HOW ...

Oct 19, 202520 minEp. 1

Academy FAQ Series #3: How Much Time Does it Take in the Academy to Learn Grant Writing and Get Clients?

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 You may be wondering how long it takes to learn grant writing and to get a paying cli...

Oct 19, 202510 min

From FT Job to Laid Off to $7K in Grant Writing in 3 Months

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 If you got caught in getting laid off in Academics, Health, or Research in 2025 have ...

Oct 14, 202530 minEp. 422

Government Shutdown 2025: How is it Impacting Grant Funding?

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 Welcome to this episode of Grant Writing & Funding with your host Holly Rustick a...

Oct 10, 202537 min

Get Clients as a Grant Writer 5-Part Series: #5 Stop Basing Your Success on Grants Won

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 A lot of grant writers feel like they are in an impossible situation when asked about...

Oct 09, 202515 min

Get Clients as a Grant Writer 5-Part Series: #4 Stop Overpricing in 2025

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 A concept that I have been talking about this year is doing the MVP. Now you may have...

Oct 09, 202511 min

Get Clients as a Grant Writer 5-Part Series: #3 Stop Overworking

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 You may be thinking about learning how to write grants and you think it will take too...

Oct 09, 202510 min

Get Clients as a Grant Writer 5-Part Series: #2 Stop Calling Yourself a Grant Writer

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 You don’t just write grants. You are a grant strategist. You just aren’t positioning ...

Oct 09, 202515 min

Get Clients as a Grant Writer 5-Part Series: #1 Stop Writing Grants

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 Changemakers in the Academy have made $3,470,242 (and growing every day) in their gra...

Oct 09, 202517 min

Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants from Home

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 Join Holly to hear how you can earn an extra $10,000 in 90 days writing grants from h...

Oct 08, 202539 min
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