Grant Writing & Funding

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.In this episode, Holly Rustick breaks down the evolving landscape of grant writing in 2026, sharing powerful insights from January’s funding data and what it signals for the nonprofit sector and freelance grant writers.With $6 million in grants secured in January alone — 84% from family foundations — Holly unpacks what this means for funding trends, strategic positioning, and revenue growth opportunities.You’ll hear why relationship building with foundations is now the differentiator, how nonprofits are increasingly investing in freelance grant writers and consultants, and why strategic pricing beats hourly rates in today’s maturing grant writi