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!
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Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette
Episode 11: Don't Miss Out on Funding! Follow My Steps to Think of a Fundable Idea Now!
Grant Writing Made Clear
Welcome back to Grant Writing Made Clear! I’m Dr. Trenette, and today, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in grant writing—coming up with a fundable idea that funders can’t resist.
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out where to begin, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’ll walk you through five key steps to generate ideas that align with your mission, meet real community needs, and catch the attention of funders. Plus, I’ll share some of the hottest grant-writing trends for 2025.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to identify your unique strengths and use them to develop fundable ideas
✅ Why understanding your community’s needs is your competitive advantage
✅ How to research funder priorities and align your proposal accordingly
✅ The power of collaborative brainstorming to generate winning ideas
✅ How to evaluate and refine your best idea for maximum impact
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👉 Tune in now and start crafting grant ideas that get funded!
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