Inside The Grant Podcast

✅ Take the 3-minute Grant Writing Quiz to find out if this is your perfect career match.

Beginner in grant writing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRrCwOuM00

How-to win a grant with no experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yh9xTqw8jk

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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Whether you’re curious about grant writing, launching a creative project, building inclusive spaces, or just need encouragement to chase your dreams—Sam’s story will give you the boost of inspiration you need.

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Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRrCwOuM00

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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🎯 Download my Non-Profits Guide to Responsible AI Use to dive deeper on these topics and show you how to safely and easily get started using AI in your organization. If you know you want to go pro, then check out our AI Besties Grant Writing course and certification program linked up below.

🔗 https://learngrantwriting.kit.com/responsible-ai-use

💥 Let’s stop being afraid of the tool — and start using it to do better work, faster.

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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Leveling up your life doesn’t have to mean burning out, working for pennies, or waiting for someone else to hand you permission. ✨ Monique went from living in her parents' house and doubting whether consulting could offer real stability, to building a thriving consulting business that gives her financial security and the freedom to uplift others. If you’re tired of undercharging, feeling stuck, or doubting your impact, this video will leave you fired up—find out how Monique redefined “success” on her own terms and why her money mindset might just change yours. 💸👭 Stick around for practical gems and inspiration you’ll want to binge on repeat!

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From Layoff to Grant Writing Success: Ruvini's journey
➡️ https://youtu.be/F9eYW8bhA54?si=j6q3N-dDgcYImKfd

One Year to a Dream Job: Carolyne Grant Writing Story
➡️ https://youtu.be/HedbuxqaTYI?si=pytocXmA9Q8Vwd41

From Grief to Greatness - How I Turned Loss into Triumph
➡️ https://youtu.be/N5BEaI2bhl4?si=fEa_OcSTdAVvK6-n

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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Ever wondered what happens when burnout meets a breakthrough? Carolyne was drowning in nonprofit overload and imposter syndrome, juggling grant writing with zero extra pay—and feeling totally alone in the struggle. With real talk on mindset shifts, community support, and finally finding her worth (plus landing her dream in-house grant manager job and a $20k pay raise!), this video is your backstage pass to turning stress and stuckness into confidence and celebration. 🥂 Don’t miss the magic—watch until the end for the little things Carolyne did that totally changed the game!

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How She Transformed from Nothing to Securing Millions in Grants!
👉 https://youtu.be/uBKSSoK9Pcc

How She Won $3.3 Million in Grants While Getting a $30k Raise At a Job She Loves
👉https://youtu.be/ftJzbdDcHdc

Grant Writing Unicorn Spotlights:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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After facing an unexpected layoff, Ruvini found herself at a crossroads—a place many of us know all too well. Her journey from uncertainty to landing two fulfilling nonprofit roles through grant writing shows just how transformative leaning into discomfort can be. Joined by Alex, she opens up about the frustrations, doubts, and small victories that led to success in grant writing.

This conversation is for anyone navigating change, seeking purpose, or wondering if it’s possible to rewrite their story. Let Ruvini’s reflections and turn to nonprofit work inspire you to trust your journey and embrace your own next chapter.

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From Grief to Greatness - How I Turned Loss into Triumph

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5BEaI2bhl4&t=1s

One Year to a Dream Job: Carolyne Grant Writing Story

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HedbuxqaTYI

Grant Writing Unicorn Spotlights:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
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Manual grant research is a total time-suck, but there’s a way smarter (and way faster!) method thanks to a mix of everyday AI tools and savvy prompting. Skip the eye-burning spreadsheets and endless filtering—Meredith’s got real-life examples on how you can go from 60+ grant options down to the actual winners in under 30 minutes flat. This little workflow magic will have you feeling like a grant research rockstar—so stick around to see how you can ditch overwhelm and join a crew who’s truly ahead of the curve! ✨

Grant Database Tutorial: Instrumentl (An Easy Way to Find Grants)

👉 • Grant Database Tutorial: Instrumentl (An E...

Grant Writing Tips: 3 Ways to Decide if a Grant is Worth Pursuing

👉 • Grant Writing Tips: 3 Ways to Decide if a ...

How to Find Grants and Know They are Worth Your Time - Have a Funding Strategy!

👉 • How to Find Grants and Know They are Worth...

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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🌱 You don’t have to hustle nonstop to make big change in your community—just ask Kayla B., who landed a $5 million grant to bring local food into schools, all while balancing life and farm adventures! From feeling lost in grant writing to confidently scoring game-changing funding, Kayla spills what it’s really like to grow a grassroots project (even when imposter syndrome and burnout threaten to creep in). You’ll walk away with a boost of “I can do this!” energy and find out exactly how persistence and a tight-knit support system can transform your nonprofit dreams—stick around for Kayla’s real-talk on wild wins and how you can spark your own ripple in the world.

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One Year to a Dream Job: Carolyne Grant Writing Story

👉 https://youtu.be/HedbuxqaTYI

How She Won $3.3 Million in Grants While Getting a $30k Raise At a Job She Loves

👉 https://youtu.be/ftJzbdDcHdc

Grant Writing Unicorn Spotlights:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
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Messy spreadsheets and endless lists of software options can make grant management feel totally overwhelming. 😬 Meredith has sifted through 44 different platforms so you don’t have to, narrowing it down to the top seven tools that will actually make your life easier (without draining your energy or wallet). Get ready to transform your grant chaos into organized, stress-free success—with a free downloadable comparison sheet and loads of expert tips waiting for you in the full video! 🚀

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➡️ Find Federal Grants FAST Using Instrumentl for Success

https://youtu.be/X_WySNzs2gM?si=8OnJhc-TaX05RUfh

➡️ How Can I Make Grant $$$ Go Farther?

https://youtu.be/lUCyJDru2aQ?si=zpjvvArlUNKfObOe

➡️ Grants.gov is NOT the end all be all! The 3 places I’d look for free money from the government

https://youtu.be/RlOJdn7bwiI?si=D4fYcr1LnvxO-znE

➡️ How She Transformed from Nothing to Securing Millions in Grants!

https://youtu.be/uBKSSoK9Pcc

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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It sounds wild, but using everyday words like “woman” or “inclusion” could actually get your federal grant application tossed out in 2025. 😱 If you’re tired of pouring hundreds of hours into proposals not knowing If they will get discarded based on word choice, you’re not alone—and we’ve got your back with solutions! You’ll walk away knowing how to swap “risky” words for safe ones so your community can keep getting the funding it needs—without erasing your mission. 💪 Stick around for this video because the guide (and cathartic real talk) you need is waiting at the end!

List of banned words: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/07/us/trump-federal-agencies-websites-words-dei.html

‼️ Banned Words Replacement List (download here): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MgAL9EMHhJLfrkpAv3D7dMziwCVfLc_G/view?usp=sharing

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What's REALLY Going on with Federal Grant Cuts Right Now?
👉 https://youtu.be/eejAkZ4acMk

What You Need to Know About Trump's Freeze on Federal Grant Reimbursement [As of Jan 28!]
👉https://youtube.com/live/Tq4cQi1dy_k

Applying for Federal Grants? Don’t do these 4 things, whatever you do!
👉https://youtu.be/w16GPpgOJpE

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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