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Welcome to this episode of Grant Writing & Funding with your host Holly Rustick and special guest Rachel Werner, CEO of RBW Strategy Consulting and principal of My Fed Trainer. In this insightful conversation, Holly and Rachel break down the complexities around the 2025 government shutdown and its direct impact on federal grants, nonprofits, and grant writers.
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✅ How the current government shutdown is affecting grant applications, drawdowns, and reporting
✅The real-time impact on nonprofit cash flow, reporting deadlines, and staffing
✅Major regulatory changes and executive orders influencing eligibility and compliance for federal grants
✅The increased need for "grant strategy" over just "grant writing"
✅Practical risk planning and collaboration tips for organizations navigating uncertain funding
✅How the future federal budget may shape grant program priorities—expect major shifts toward workforce development, rural areas, and technology/infrastructure

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