Inside The Grant Podcast

Making extra cash on the side doesn’t have to mean working long hours or going back to school—especially if you’re already juggling a busy life! 💸 Meredith shows you how to transform your knack for connection (even if you’re introverted!) into a grant writing gig that pays off big, solving the overwhelming “Where do I even start?” and “Can I do this with no experience?” worries. Imagine going from newbie to earning your first $15k—and beyond—while finally building that freedom and flexibility you’ve been craving. Stick around till the end for real-life wins, step-by-step action, and a peek at the “cake pricing method” everyone’s talking about! 🎂

More videos like this:
👉 Netflix Screenwriter to Grant Writer: Eileen’s $2K in 90 Days Success Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DlrFh1fn8Q&list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc&index=16&t=1s

👉 👉 👉 👉 Here's that free training on the step-by-step of earning $15k as a grant writer:
https://www.learngrantwriting.org/become-a-paid-grant-writer/

👉 How She Won $3.3 Million in Grants While Getting a $30k Raise At a Job She Loves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftJzbdDcHdc&list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gPlKmqrzy-EwTgW5lmNxNc&index=24

👉 Why I Hate S.M.A.R.T Goals and What to Do Instead: https://youtu.be/cDRncyXDkUM

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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]
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We all know the headache of staring down a blank grant application, only to get lost in a sea of research and repetitive copy-pasting. 😩 This video is your shortcut to slashing the overwhelm of grant writing and finally skipping the “throw spaghetti at the wall” approach—Meredith shows us how new AI tools from Instrumentl can turn those endless hours into just minutes of polished work. 🚀 You’ll walk away feeling like you’ve got a magic wand for grant applications, ready to win more with way less effort. Stick around to see how to set up a real nonprofit grant from start to finish using the latest AI magic—trust me, you won’t want to miss this!

Watch more videos like this:

Grant Database Tutorial: Instrumentl (An Easy Way to Find Grants)
👉 https://youtu.be/xPuetyezRz4

Grant Writing Tips: 3 Ways to Decide if a Grant is Worth Pursuing
👉https://youtu.be/q5XFNQ6Hz58

How to Find Grants and Know They are Worth Your Time - Have a Funding Strategy!
👉https://youtu.be/-qgvUVi5rl4

Want the roadmap to build your AI Grant Writing Besties?
Claim 10% off on the ⬇️⬇️ AI course using the coupon code: YOUTUBE
👉👉👉 https://collective.learngrantwriting.org/checkout/the-ai-besties-grant-writing-course

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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]
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Quitting a toxic job and chasing your dream gig doesn’t have to be a leap of faith in the dark. 🌈 Audrey spills the real tea on how she went from burnt out and overworked in public health to thriving as her own boss, landing better contracts and taking charge of her work-life balance. Her story is living proof that with the right community and a little hustle, you can turn your side hustle into your main thing—and feel really good about it. 🚀 Stick around to find out exactly how she made the leap (and what unexpected twist gave her the push she needed)!

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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]
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Finding grants shouldn’t feel like digging through a giant bowl of jelly beans just to end up with a stomachache and a win rate that makes you want to scream. 🙄 In this video, you’ll see how to ditch the burnout of endless, low-chance applications and finally zero in on the grant money that really moves the needle—just like Jane, who went from scraping by with one tiny win to landing over $1.5 million for her fire department. 🎉 Stick around to learn Meredith’s foolproof grant research funnel and see how you can turn your late-night coffee-fueled writing sessions into actual wins (and way fewer wasted hours)!

Here is the ⭐️ Find Fast Grants Guide ⭐️ referenced in this video: 👉 https://learngrantwriting.kit.com/find-grants

Watch more videos like this:

Grant Database Tutorial: Instrumentl (An Easy Way to Find Grants)
👉 https://youtu.be/xPuetyezRz4

Grant Writing Tips: 3 Ways to Decide if a Grant is Worth Pursuing
👉https://youtu.be/q5XFNQ6Hz58

How to Find Grants and Know They are Worth Your Time - Have a Funding Strategy!
👉https://youtu.be/-qgvUVi5rl4

LINKS TO RESOURCES:
🔸 How to Write a Grant - 2nd Edition: https://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Grant-Writing-Unicorn/dp/1733395741/

🔸 The AI Besties Grant Writing Course: https://resources.learngrantwriting.org/c/ai-bestie-2-0/

EPISODE CREDITS:

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]

Stepping out of the classroom and into consulting isn’t all rainbows and dollar signs—hello, self-doubt and waiting on overdue client payments! 💸 Alexandra spills the real tea on how she went from feeling shaky and second-guessing herself to stacking $30,000 as a first-year grant writing consultant (with zero experience, mind you) AND finally finding work-life balance as a busy parent. Expect a total vibe shift—from the overwhelm of missed contracts to actual confidence and alignment with work that matters.✨ Stay tuned till the end for how Alexandra turns letdowns into wins, builds meaningful connections, and keeps her momentum rolling—trust me, you’ll want to hear every tip!

Watch more videos like this:

Grant Writing for Beginners:
👉 https://youtu.be/MBRrCwOuM00

Become a Freelance Grant Writer: Your Step by Step Guide
👉 https://youtu.be/ubdbgFtIak4

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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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]

Picture this: you’ve just wrapped up your third weekend in a row working 36 hours, running on caffeine and running out of steam—sound familiar? 😅 Burnout, low pay, and a constant scramble for respect can make you wonder if freelancing is worth the leap, or just another hustle with a fancier title.

But guess what? Stacy Towles is spilling the tea on trading overwhelm for unicorn clients 🦄 and premium rates, plus the game-changing lesson that people treat you as well as you charge.

With a sprinkle of real-talk and some seriously doable solutions, you’ll watch how Stacy turned her skills (and boundaries!) into both big wins for her clients and a whole new life for herself.

Want to learn how to break into freelancing?
The step-by-step process is here:
https://youtu.be/BcXdbsLDlGo

EPISODE CREDITS:

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]

If you’ve ever ugly-cried your way through a Sunday night dreading Monday morning, you are SO not alone. 😭 Shanna Adams shares how she escaped a soul-crushing job (even while being the family breadwinner!) and turned her leap of faith into winning a $20 million grant and building a thriving, flexible business that actually lights her up. 🌟 Ready to see what life looks like on the other side of scary—but totally worth it—career pivots? Stick around to get the real scoop on how she did it, and the shifts that can spark your own transformation!

More videos like this:

• Lessons from Winning 1.3 Million in Grants for a Local Food Bank: https://youtu.be/62P2_yesXsM
• What is Grant Writing? What Does a Grant Writer Do Anyway?: https://youtu.be/Cau3Jg8N8dI
• Break Into Grant Writing: Start a New Career Path!: https://youtu.be/knFIxcCzYKU

EPISODE CREDITS:

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]

In this era of uncertainty, the grant writers thriving are the ones sharing knowledge human-to-human—not just lurking online. If you're feeling stuck in paralysis under the current administration, you're not alone. But you can do something about it.

🌟 Join us April 9–12, 2026 for the first-ever Grant Writers Gathering—a four-day, in-person event at Brasada Ranch in Bend, Oregon designed to help you lead through chaos, not be crushed by it.

If we've done our job, you’ll leave this live event feeling:
✅ Confident navigating funding uncertainty
✅ Grounded in your authority as a grant writing expert
✅ Inspired to unlock your Level 10 self
✅ Equipped with the latest AI strategies for grant writers
✅ Fueled by real connections and tangible next steps

Say goodbye to boring hotel conference rooms forever (👀 looking at you, GPA Summit).

⚠️ Spots are limited. As of this recording, 41% are already booked by Collective members.

Get your early bird ⬇️ pricing today:
🦄 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/grant-writer-conference/

Got questions? Email us anytime at [email protected]

Will we see you there?

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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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Federal grants are suddenly vanishing faster than turtles dodging toy cars, leaving nonprofits and local governments scrambling. If you’re feeling the pain of confusing grant cuts or terrified about losing funding on short notice, you’re not alone—and you don't have to face this chaos blindly. By the end of this video, you’ll feel equipped and empowered, like a resilient turtle ready to survive any twist the grant world throws your way! 🐢 Tune in for practical tips, insider alerts, and the scoop you can’t afford to miss if you want to keep your programs thriving.

Watch more videos like this:

What are Federal Grants?
👉 https://youtu.be/TlpCuw_uqlg

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

Feeling lost in federal grants? Here’s what you need to know
https://youtu.be/-0Vo_hV0q-w

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]

✍️ You can become a grant writing unicorn faster than you might realize.
Learn more: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
💡 Watch this video on how to switch career paths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knFIxcCzYKU

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]