The Grant Writing Unicorn Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

🚫 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

Watch more videos like this:
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

Connect with Us:

• Website: [www.learngrantwriting.org]
• 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/

Watch more videos like this:
How She Went From 9-5 to Building an Empire!
https://youtu.be/Ie_Ncl4k768

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]

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/

Growing your consulting business? Take the 16 question audit to break your “bad boss” habits & double your salary:
👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/healthy-consulting-business-quiz/

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

From $0 to $50k: Clara's Amazing Grant Writing Journey🏆
https://youtu.be/2gdQGvgF7hs

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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]

Want to train your dreamy writing assistant? Learn to build your custom GPT here:
👉https://youtube.com/live/aKnVtNOHmJw

Yup, you can build your customGPT to be your dreamy writing assistant
here
👉https://resources.learngrantwriting.o...

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

Watch more videos like this
Is AI going to take my job as a grant writer?
• Is AI going to take my job as a grant...

How to Get Started Writing Grants: A Beginners Guide Of What to Avoid!
• How to Get Started Writing Grants: A ...

Subscribe: / @learngrantwriting

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: / @learngrantwriting

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: • Grant Writing for Beginners
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/P...

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/fre...
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/web...

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct...
LinkedIn: / senecaworks
IG: / learngrantwriting
FB: / 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]

f 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/

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/

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The Truth About Being A Mom Working From Home (Making an extra $5k / month)
https://youtu.be/0xSNXIj6dzk

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]

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

Watch more videos like this:
How to Get Started Writing Grants: A Beginners Guide Of What to Avoid!
👉https://youtu.be/Ov2-WfBdjGI

The "How-To's" of Grant Writing:
👉https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L lMwx_gYR3jDLe0HOUJH9Y2o__zA

What a free budget template? Check out the link here: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/free-grant-writing-resources/

Dying to get your hands on my book, How To Write A Grant: Become A Grant Writing Unicorn? Get your copy here:
https://www.learngrantwriting.org/learn-grant-writing-book/

Looking for your dreamy writing assistant? Check out how you can build a customGPT here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tkVORZt3XmaEUasBzOzXQg1MDQ9Xj4En/view

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]

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/

Getting a Grant for Your Passion Project or Business

👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFv2-yEnHHE&t=7s

Learn from the Experts - Must-try Grant Writing Courses For 2024!
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1bUmW73Yfo

Check out this playlist: Freelance Grant Writing & Grant Writing Jobs

👉https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdG9L-lMwx_gYR3jDLe0HOUJH9Y2o__zA

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]

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/

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

Watch more videos like this
How She Earned $15,000 In Her First Nine Months! https://youtu.be/jfC5irlfd3k

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]

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/

Watch more videos like this
The Secret to Working From Home and Making $150K! https://youtu.be/LWPL5HVyLA8

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]

Want to train your dreamy writing assistant? Learn to build your custom GPT here:
👉https://youtube.com/live/aKnVtNOHmJw

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

Watch more videos like this:

👉How They Made $750K in 1 Year With No Experience Using Ai to Write Grants: • How They Made $750K in 1 Year With No...

👉Writing A Grant Is Like Baking A Cake. 🎂 Follow The 7 Steps To Writing A Winning Grant Application: • Writing A Grant Is Like Baking A Cake...

Subscribe: / @learngrantwriting

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: / @learngrantwriting

Watch this video about Grant Writing for Beginners: • Grant Writing for Beginners
Learn the 7 Steps to Writing a Grant: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/P...

Free Grant Writing Course: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/fre...
Write Grants. Get Paid: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/web...

Let’s Connect...
Website: https://www.learngrantwriting.org/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2StUZct...
LinkedIn: / senecaworks
IG: / learngrantwriting
FB: / 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]