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 36: One Year Celebration and 3 Grant Writing Moves
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Grant Writing Made Clear just passed a major milestone, one year on the air. In this anniversary episode, Dr. Trenette reflects on what this community has built and shares three practical moves from Season 1 that you can apply immediately to strengthen your grant writing practices.
This episode is part celebration, part gratitude, and part reset for the year ahead.
In this episode, you will hear
- Listener highlights from around the world and where the community is tuning in from
- The most listened to episodes from Season 1 and a replay recommendation
- The most saved resource so far and where to find it
- Three Season 1 moves you can apply this week
- A one minute challenge to help you take your next small step before Friday
Episode highlights
Top episodes in Season 1
- Episode 3: Grant Writing Basics
- Episode 4: Pros and Cons of Grants
- Episodes 1 and 2: Introduction to the podcast
- Episode 9: Part 1 of the conversation with Dr. Rachel Goode
Top summer replay episode
- Grant Writing Trends for 2025
Where listeners are tuning in
- Continents: 85% North America, 4% Africa, 4% Europe, 3% Asia, 1% Australia
- Countries include the US and Canada, followed by Germany, Rwanda, Nigeria, the UK, Zambia, India, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Indonesia, Belgium, Italy, Lesotho, Czechia, Guatemala, Russian Federation, Turkey, Sweden, Norway, Taiwan, Malawi, Vietnam, Tanzania, Portugal, Colombia, Japan, Kenya, Bangladesh, Poland, New Zealand, and many more
- Top cities: Atlanta (1), Chicago, (2) Houston (3), Seattle (4), Denver(5), Raleigh (6), Glendale CA (7), Charlotte (8), Kigali (9), and Philadelphia (10)
- Top listening platforms: Apple Podcasts (64%), Spotify (18%), Overcast (7%)
Three moves from Season 1 you can apply right now
Move 1: Consistency over intensity
Schedule two writing blocks each week. Put them on your calendar and protect them like meetings.
Move 2: Relationship first
Healthy relationships are important. Check in with team members and collaborators, clarify roles early, and practice gratitude often.
Move 3: Fit before prose
Before you write, assess fit. If the fit is not strong, save your time and energy for a better opportunity.
Next episode
Next week, Dr. Trenette will help you plan for a strong 2026.
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