Grant Writing & Funding

Holly Rustick
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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.

  1. "Will AI Replace Grant Writers?” The 2026 AI-READY Framework (Embrace It or Reject It)

    1d ago

    "Will AI Replace Grant Writers?” The 2026 AI-READY Framework (Embrace It or Reject It)

    The Doors are NOW Open to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy until Sunday, June 21st at 11:59 pm EST. Join NOW so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants from Home. The Academy is a 12-month Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program where you have everything you need to learn how to write and win grants and set up or streamline a freelance grant writing business. This is the FINAL time we are offering the Academy at this price. JOIN NOW.  Is AI coming for grant writers, or is it creating more opportunity than ever before? Should you embrace it or reject it? In this episode, Holly Rustick cuts through the fear, hype, and uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence and the future of grant writing. Drawing on more than 20 years of grant writing experience and over a decade of coaching freelance grant writers, Holly introduces her new AI-READY Framework: a practical five-step approach to help grant writers confidently navigate the rapidly evolving landscape. You'll learn why the biggest threat isn't AI itself, but indecision, how to establish a reliable source of truth when using AI tools, why every grant writer should have a clear AI policy, and how to communicate your unique value in a world increasingly influenced by automation. Holly also shares a self-assessment quiz to help you evaluate your current level of AI readiness and reveals exciting new AI-powered resources coming to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. If you've been wondering whether AI will replace grant writers—or how to position yourself for success in the years ahead—this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy you need. In this episode, you'll learn:  Why AI is not the real problem facing grant writers  The growing demand for freelance grant writers despite industry changes  How to determine your personal and professional stance on AI  Why a strong "source of truth" is essential when using AI tools  The importance of creating AI policies for your business and clients  How to answer the question, "Why hire you instead of AI?"  The human skills that will become more valuable in the AI era  How to evaluate your AI readiness using Holly's AI-READY Quiz  Why quality control and capacity management matter more than ever  New AI tools, trainings, and resources available inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship. Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICK Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ RESOURCES: Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week. Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

    30 min
  2. The OMB Proposal: What Grant Writers Actually Need to Know Before July 13

    Jun 9

    The OMB Proposal: What Grant Writers Actually Need to Know Before July 13

    The Doors are NOW Open to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy until Sunday, June 21st at 11:59 pm EST. Join NOW so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants from Home. The Academy is a 12-month Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program where you have everything you need to learn how to write and win grants and set up or streamline a freelance grant writing business. This is the FINAL time we are offering the Academy at this price. JOIN NOW.  The headlines about federal grants this week are a lot — and most of them are missing the most important detail: the OMB proposal is not a law. It is not final. It is a proposal, and you have until July 13, 2026 to weigh in on it. In this episode, Holly breaks down what the White House Office of Management and Budget actually published on May 29th, what it would change about how federal grants are reviewed, awarded, and terminated, and,  just as importantly, what it would NOT change yet. Holly also shares two new sections in the proposal the news isn't covering, why this issue goes beyond politics, and what it means for the communities your clients serve every day. You'll also hear why the language changes in federal grants (trigger words, DEI screening) are already in effect under earlier executive orders, and why that's a separate and current issue from the structural overhaul being proposed now.Take Action Before July 13 #1 — Submit a Public Comment to the OMB Go to regulations.gov and search for docket OMB-2026-0034. Start your comment with the section number in brackets — for example [200.340] for the termination section. That formatting step makes your comment more likely to be taken seriously. Copy and adapt this template: [200.340] My name is [NAME] and I work as a [grant writer / executive director / program manager] for [ORGANIZATION NAME], a nonprofit serving [COMMUNITY/POPULATION] in [CITY, STATE]. The Uniform Guidance provides the common framework governing how federal grants are applied for, awarded, and administered. The proposed overhaul could significantly disrupt the ability of nonprofits like ours to apply for and manage federal funding — funding that directly supports [housing / health services / education / disaster recovery / INSERT YOUR PROGRAM AREA] for the people and communities we serve every day. Changes to how grants are reviewed and awarded, new authority to terminate active grants, and sweeping simultaneous changes across all federal agencies create significant uncertainty for organizations that have built programs and hired staff in good faith around existing federal commitments. If these disruptions occur, it is not nonprofits that bear the cost — it is the children, seniors, veterans, and families who rely on the services we provide. I urge OMB to carefully consider the real-world impact of these proposed changes on nonprofits and the communities they serve before moving forward. Submit your comment here: regulations.gov — search docket OMB-2026-0034 #2 — Email Your Member of Congress Find your representative at house.gov or senate.gov by entering your zip code. Copy and adapt this template: Dear [REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME], My name is [NAME] and I work as a [grant writer / executive director / program manager] for [ORGANIZATION NAME], a nonprofit serving [COMMUNITY/POPULATION] in [CITY, STATE]. The Uniform Guidance provides the common framework governing how federal grants are applied for, awarded, and administered. The OMB's proposed overhaul could significantly disrupt the ability of nonprofits to apply for and manage federal funding — funding that directly supports housing, health services, education, disaster recovery, veterans, and community services for the people we serve every day. The proposed changes would give political appointees the power to override independent grant review, allow active grants to be terminated mid-program, and impose sweeping simultaneous changes across all federal agencies — creating enormous uncertainty for organizations that have built programs and hired staff in good faith around existing federal commitments. If these disruptions occur, it is not nonprofits that bear the cost. It is the children, seniors, veterans, and families who rely on the services we provide. I also want to note that this rule, if passed, does not belong to one administration. It becomes permanent structure that any future administration can use to screen federal grants for political alignment — regardless of party. Federal grants should be awarded based on the merit of the work, not on who holds political office. That is a principle worth protecting for everyone. I urge you to use your oversight authority to scrutinize this proposal and protect the integrity of federal grantmaking for the nonprofits and communities that depend on it. Warmly, [YOUR NAME AND TITLE] Find your representative: house.gov or senate.gov Resources Mentioned in This Episode Submit a public comment (deadline July 13, 2026): regulations.gov — search docket OMB-2026-0034 Free Banned and Trigger Words Guide + Replacement Checklist (for federal grant language already in effect under current executive orders): grantwritingandfunding.com/banned-and-trigger-words-in-federal-grant-writing-in-the-trump-administration-2-0 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy Connect with Holly Website: grantwritingandfunding.com  Instagram: @hollyrustick  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/holly-rustick-0765b817  Podcast: Grant Writing & Funding — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen RESOURCES: Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing.https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I r...

    27 min
  3. [Case Study] She Left Her $70K Job and Was Writing Grants for Free: Now She's Getting Paid

    Jun 8 ·  Bonus

    [Case Study] She Left Her $70K Job and Was Writing Grants for Free: Now She's Getting Paid

    This is a bonus podcast with a special co-host from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy program! What if the biggest shift in your grant writing business isn’t learning how to write grants, but learning how to think like a business owner? In this inspiring Freelance Grant Writer Academy case study, guest host D Abshire sits down with Debra Bare-Rogers, founder of GrantMe Consulting Services, to discuss her journey from employee to entrepreneur.  After discovering Holly Rustick through a grant writing summit and podcast, Debra knew she had found the support and community she needed to launch her grant writing business. Just five months into the Academy, Debra shares how she transformed her client conversations, gained confidence in her pricing and services, built meaningful relationships with prospective clients, and embraced the mindset shift required to become a successful business owner. If you've ever struggled with charging for your expertise, building client relationships, or taking the leap into freelance grant writing, this episode offers practical encouragement and real-world insights from someone actively making it happen.  ABOUT OUR GUEST Debra Bare-Rogers is the founder of GrantMe Consulting Services, where she helps organizations identify funding opportunities and strengthen their capacity to secure grants. With experience in grant writing, funding research, and nonprofit support, Debra is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations advance their goals through sustainable funding strategies. Since joining the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, she has successfully transitioned from employee to business owner while continuing to grow her expertise, confidence, and client relationships.  CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/debrabare-rogers  OTHER RESOURCES: Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorshipRATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week. Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

    18 min
  4. [Case Study] Karen Was a Burned-Out Nonprofit ED: Now She Has Time for Her Health, Her Mom, and Work That Inspires Her

    Jun 8 ·  Bonus

    [Case Study] Karen Was a Burned-Out Nonprofit ED: Now She Has Time for Her Health, Her Mom, and Work That Inspires Her

    This is a bonus podcast with a special co-host from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy program! What happens when nonprofit leadership burnout becomes the catalyst for building a more flexible, purpose-driven career? In this inspiring case study, guest host D Abshire sits down with Karen McCall, founder of KTM McCall Grant Strategies and a member of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy.  After spending more than two decades serving nonprofits, and leading an organization through the challenges of COVID as Executive Director, Karen found herself exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready for a new chapter. Karen shares how she transitioned from nonprofit leadership into freelance grant writing, the role the Academy played in helping her build confidence and clarity, and how creating her own business has given her the freedom to support family, prioritize her health, and continue making an impact for causes she loves. If you’ve been wondering whether freelance grant writing could be your next step, Karen’s story offers an honest look at what’s possible when you invest in yourself and take the leap.  ABOUT OUR GUEST Karen McCall is the founder of KTM McCall Grant Strategies. With more than 20 years of experience serving nonprofit organizations, Karen has worked extensively in environmental education, conservation, and nonprofit leadership. After leading a nonprofit organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as Executive Director, she transitioned into freelance grant writing to create a more flexible lifestyle while continuing to support mission-driven organizations. Through her work, Karen helps nonprofits secure funding while advancing causes she is passionate about, including environmental conservation, education, health, and community programs.  CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST LinkedIn: Karen McCall / KTM McCall Grant Strategies Email: ktmccallconsulting@gmail.com OTHER RESOURCES: Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week. Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

    12 min
  5. [Case Study] Madeline Stopped Chasing One-Off Marketing Clients and Finally Has Steady Income (Thanks to Grant Writing Retainers)

    Jun 8 ·  Bonus

    [Case Study] Madeline Stopped Chasing One-Off Marketing Clients and Finally Has Steady Income (Thanks to Grant Writing Retainers)

    Grant Writing & Funding

    8 min
  6. [Case Study] Cindy Was a Nonprofit Marketing Director with Little Grant Experience: She Started a Grant Writing Business on the Side, Made $87,400, and Quit Her Job.

    Jun 8 ·  Bonus

    [Case Study] Cindy Was a Nonprofit Marketing Director with Little Grant Experience: She Started a Grant Writing Business on the Side, Made $87,400, and Quit Her Job.

    This is a bonus podcast with a special co-host from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy program! What if you could leverage the skills you've built in nonprofit marketing and fundraising to create a thriving grant writing business—and replace your full-time salary faster than you imagined? In this inspiring Freelance Grant Writer Academy case study, guest host D Abshire sits down with Cindy Homan, founder of Growing the Good, who transitioned from a longtime nonprofit marketing leadership career into grant writing consulting. With only limited grant writing experience but decades of expertise in storytelling, fundraising communications, and nonprofit strategy, Cindy discovered how those skills translated into a successful grant writing business. Since joining the Academy, Cindy has built a thriving side business that generated $87,400 in revenue while she was still employed full-time—giving her the confidence to leave her nonprofit marketing director position and pursue her business full-time. In this episode, Cindy shares how the Academy's Master Grant Application approach helped her position herself as a strategic partner, how she developed confidence in pricing her services, and why community support was instrumental in accelerating her success. If you're wondering whether your nonprofit experience can translate into a profitable grant writing business, this conversation is packed with practical insights and encouragement. ABOUT OUR GUEST Cindy Homan is the founder of Growing the Good, a grant writing and nonprofit consulting business serving mission-driven organizations. After spending her entire career in nonprofit marketing, communications, fundraising, and storytelling, Cindy recognized that her experience in impact communications and strategic messaging positioned her perfectly for grant writing consulting. Drawing on decades of nonprofit leadership experience, Cindy helps organizations secure funding through compelling grant proposals and strategic funding approaches. She is passionate about simplifying nonprofit growth strategies and helping organizations tell their stories in ways that attract funding and create meaningful impact. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST LinkedIn: Cindy Homan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-hohman/ OTHER RESOURCES: Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorshipRATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week. Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

    24 min
  7. FUNDED SERIES: The Future of Grant Writing: What We're Seeing in 2026

    Jun 2

    FUNDED SERIES: The Future of Grant Writing: What We're Seeing in 2026

    The Doors are NOW Open to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy until Sunday, June 21st at 11:59 pm EST. Join NOW so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants from Home. The Academy is a 12-month Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program where you have everything you need to learn how to write and win grants and set up or streamline a freelance grant writing business. This is the FINAL time we are offering the Academy at this price. JOIN NOW.  What does the future of grant writing look like in an increasingly uncertain funding landscape? In this episode of FUNDED, Holly Rustick analyzes the latest funding trends from April 2026 and reveals what they mean for grant writers, nonprofits, and funding professionals moving forward. From federal funding disruptions and increased competition for foundation grants to major state funding opportunities and growing demand for strategic grant writing support, Holly breaks down what is happening across the sector—and how successful grant professionals are adapting. Drawing from real data inside the Grant Writing & Funding community, Holly shares how members secured more than $3.4 million in grants and business revenue in a single month, even while many organizations faced funding uncertainty. You'll hear examples of seven-figure grant awards, high-value retainers, emerging business models, and the skills that are helping grant writers stand out in 2026. Whether you're exploring grant writing as a career, working within a nonprofit, or building your own grant writing business, this episode offers practical insights into where funding is headed and how to position yourself for success. ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship. Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICK Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ RESOURCES: Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace Your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week. Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

    27 min
  8. Today Is Yesterday: Your Freelance Grant Writing Business Is More Stable Than a J.O.B.

    May 26

    Today Is Yesterday: Your Freelance Grant Writing Business Is More Stable Than a J.O.B.

    The Doors are NOW Open to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy until Sunday, June 21st at 11:59 pm EST. Join NOW so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants from Home. The Academy is a 12-month Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program where you have everything you need to learn how to write and win grants and set up or streamline a freelance grant writing business. This is the FINAL time we are offering the Academy at this price. JOIN NOW.  In this powerful solo episode, Holly Rustick shares an unplanned but deeply important message for aspiring and established grant writers alike: this is the era of the freelance grant writer. Fresh off a coaching call and curriculum update inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and Grant Professional Mentorship, Holly dives into what really happened for freelance grant writers in 2025 — and why so many who adapted during funding uncertainty didn’t just survive, they thrived. Whether you’re grant-curious, currently working inside a nonprofit, or trying to grow your freelance grant writing business, this episode is your reminder that today is the “yesterday” you’ll wish you had acted on. You’ll hear: Why 2025 became a turning point for freelance grant writersThe “hot take” strategy Holly teaches inside her programsHow grant writers adapted during funding uncertainty and increased their incomeWhy freelance grant writing is more financially stable than a traditional jobThe mindset shifts needed to grow a successful grant writing businessEncouragement for nonprofit grant writers ready to branch out on their ownWhy flexibility and adaptability are the future of workDetails about Holly’s upcoming free training on growing a grant writing businessABOUT HOLLY RUSTICK Grant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship. Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICK Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ RESOURCES: Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace Your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week. Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.

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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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  • Creator
    Holly Rustick
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    543
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