Inside The Grant Podcast

🎉 Networking in the grant writing world doesn't have to be awkward or cringy! If you've ever felt like networking was a weird, slimy task, or if imposter syndrome has kept you on the sidelines, this video flips the script with fresh strategies. 🌟 Haleigh shares how authentic connections can transform your networking from a pain point to a powerful tool for getting paid work. Want to learn the secret sauce to connecting with clients without any awkward small talk? Tune in to discover how to network like a pro and watch those meaningful connections grow! 🌐

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Am I Worth Getting Paid as a Grant Writer? https://youtu.be/fJz1gnxvOSw?si=OMcpNpN254S2HIfh

Not sure if you'll like grant writing? Take our 16 question personality quiz to see if grant writing is your next career path:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/successful-grant-writer-quiz/

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Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were "old school" and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let's Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

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Unicorn Spotlights Playlist
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Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

🎬 From Netflix screenwriter to grant writing guru, Eileen Vander Leun shows us how to transform rejection into opportunity! Navigating the ups and downs of finding the perfect clients and balancing creative pursuits is no easy feat, but Eileen shares her journey from industry struggles to earning her grant writing certificate in just 90 days. 🚀 Dive into her story and discover how this inspiring mom of two mastered both screenwriting and grant strategizing seamlessly, making waves and money along the way. Curious to learn how Eileen became a pro at juggling creativity and strategy? Watch till the end to uncover her secrets! 🎥✨

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Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

🚫 Ever been ghosted by a grant funder or hit with a flat-out rejection? We've all felt the sting of rejection after pouring our hearts into grant applications, only to get a big fat "no." 😩 But what if I told you there's a way to turn those nos into sweet, sweet yeses and that sky-high confidence by the end of this video? Tune in and let’s uncover those sneaky reasons your grant might get rejected and, more importantly, how to sidestep them for good! ✨

Want a free grant budget template? You can download a copy of ours here: 👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-resources

If you are looking for additional training on how to use the free budget template, you can take this free grant writing class:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course

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3 Big Mistakes First-Time Grant Writers Make (Avoid These!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh9SN3xvJKA

How to Land a Grant Writing Gig with Zero Experience in 2025
https://youtu.be/6yh9xTqw8jk

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EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

🚀 Unlocking your worthiness as a grant writer doesn't have to feel like climbing a mountain barefoot. Jess Stack went from feeling like a tiny speck in the ocean to raising millions with just a sprinkle of unicorn dust and a hefty dose of personal growth. Imagine overcoming that pesky negativity bias and transforming setbacks into stepping stones for success. 🌟 Dive into this inspiring journey to discover how you can join the army of grant writers changing the world, one grant at a time! 📈💼

Curious how to grow your consulting business? Here is a training on how to make $100k salary working 20 fewer hours per week:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/experienced-grant-writing-consultant/

Looking for more tips & templates to organize your grant writing life? Here are free resources:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-resources/

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Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

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• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

🎯 Grant writing can seem like a secretive world where just a lucky few can secure funding, but let's crack open that mystery together! If you've felt overwhelmed by all the coordination and planning involved or simply don't know where to start, this video is your friendly guide to becoming an everyday superhero for causes you care about. 🚀 Imagine transforming your community as a grant writing unicorn, empowered with project management and storytelling skills to make real change happen. By sticking around, you'll find out how to get your foot in the door, and why grant writing might be the fulfilling career switch you didn't know you needed! 🦸‍♀️

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How to Write a Grant: 7 Steps to a Winning Proposal [Updated for 2025!] https://youtu.be/fDVkTSHTzzY?si=KyivMsKzfWi8mHWL

Check out the puzzle for How to Write a Grant: 7 Steps to a Winning Proposal [Updated for 2025!]
👉 https://youtu.be/fDVkTSHTzzY

Learn more about the 7-steps to writing winning grants in this free grant writing class:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course

Not sure if you’ll like grant writing? Take our 16 question personality quiz to see if grant writing is your next career path:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/successful-grant-writer-quiz/

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Watch this video on Meredith's journey: Getting a Grant for Your Passion Project or Business: https://youtu.be/hFv2-yEnHHE?si=mhrERLx_UJYg3l6c

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Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Not sure if you’ll like grant writing? Take our 16 question personality quiz to see if grant writing is your next career path:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/successful-grant-writer-quiz/

Learn more about the 7-steps to writing winning grants in this free grant writing class:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course

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Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Curious how you could get into grant writing and build a career in it? Here is a training on how to do that without volunteering or having prior experience:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/become-a-paid-grant-writer/

If you want to make an extra $5K+ per month with a grant writing side hustle get your blueprint here:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/career-in-grant-writing/

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Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]

Not sure if you’ll like grant writing? Take our 16 question personality quiz to see if grant writing is your next career path:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/successful-grant-writer-quiz/

Watch more videos like this
How to Land a Grant Writing Gig with Zero Experience in 2025
https://youtu.be/6yh9xTqw8jk

Get Funded: 3 Proven Steps for First-Time Grant Writers
https://youtu.be/7fgS5TOanNo

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Once upon a time, a grant writer unearthed a big problem: there were no options for learning to write grants in a modern, refreshing way. Existing options were “old school” and expensive.

The idea? Create an online learning experience that makes grant writing approachable and fun.

Learn Grant Writing was founded on the belief that our time should be spent adding real value to our communities and leading fulfilling lives.

You're in the right place if you want to...
🔸 explore your curiosity
🔸 change careers
🔸 freelance grant write
🔸 volunteer, or
🔸 improve an existing skill.

No sugar coating it! Grant writing is hard work. But, if it fits your personality and goals, it can be life changing. Getting professionally trained in grant writing can save you years of mistakes and lost grants, make you indispensable, and give you wonderful lifestyle flexibility.

You can become a grant writing unicorn 🦄 faster than you might realize. Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/

Subscribe for new weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnGrantWriting?sub_confirmation=1

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLdG9L-lMwx_iCIOdD4oKpTXjpivrLClp-

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-course/
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing/

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct3VxoN7lfuQuqRBo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/learngrantwriting/
FB: https://web.facebook.com/learngrantwriting.org/

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by: Meredith Noble & Alex Lustig

Audio Edit by: Ana Castro

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• Instagram: [@learngrantwriting]
• Facebook: [Learn Grant Writing]