Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette
Ever wish you had a mentor with two decades of grant writing experience, ready to guide you through the complexities of securing the funding your organization needs to thrive? Look no further—because that’s exactly what you’ll get when you tune in to Grant Writing Made Clear! Hosted by Dr. Trenette, a distinguished professor, behavioral scientist, seasoned grant writer, and former nonprofit president, she has been principal investigator, co-principal investigator, and co-investigator on grants totaling $14 million dollars. This podcast breaks down the grant writing process and equips you with the tools and strategies to secure larger, impactful funding for your mission-driven organization. In every episode, Dr. Trenette shares lessons learned from both formal training and hands-on experience, so you can write powerful grant proposals that turn your vision into reality.
Whether you're new to grant writing or a seasoned pro looking to find the right funding mechanism, avoid common pitfalls, or craft a winning proposal, Grant Writing Made Clear has you covered. Tune in to get inspired, learn actionable steps, and discover how to turn your goals into funded realities!
Disclosure: We periodically use AI tools to assist in various ways such as brainstorming topics and editing audio. Learning AI will help us to teach others how to use AI in grant writing.
Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette
Episode 8: Top 5 Grant Funding Trends for 2025
Grant Writing Made Clear
The grant funding landscape is shifting—and staying ahead means adapting to change. In this episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, Dr. Trenette shares her Top 5 Grant Funding Trends for 2025 that every nonprofit leader and grant writer needs to know. From changes in federal funding priorities to leveraging AI as your new assistant, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you secure funding and make an impact in the coming year.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How federal funding priorities are evolving and how to align your mission accordingly.
- Why some foundations may step up and how to better align your proposals with their priorities.
- The do’s and don’ts of using AI in your grant writing process.
- How to integrate AI-driven innovation into your grant projects to stand out.
- Why demonstrating impact is no longer optional—and how to do it effectively.
Resources Mentioned:
- Free guide: Think Like a Winner: Unlock Your Path to Fundable Ideas in 1 Day
- Foundations mentioned: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
- AI tools mentioned: ChatGPT, Perplexity
Next Episode Teaser:
Join us next week as we dive deeper into applying these trends to your grant proposals with special guest Dr. Rachel Goode.
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