
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.
Episodes
Episode 22 (Video): From Research Associate to Dean: Gary Cuddeback on the Power of Persistence (Part 1)

Episode 21: The Heart Behind the Grants — A Conversation with Dr. Rain Masa (Part 2)

Episode 20 (Video): Research Without Borders — A Conversation with Dr. Rain Masa (Part 1)

Episode 19: Maintaining Momentum with Limited Resources

Episode 18: Strong Alone, Stronger Together: Why You Need a Research or Grant Writing Collective

Episode 17: Why Attend a Writing Retreat Now?

Episode 16: Strategic Planning

Episode 15: When Stress Overwhelms: Powerful Ways to Find Your Calm

Episode 14 - Powerful Tips to Instantly Improve Your Writing

Episode 13: Must-Have Soft Skills for Writing Powerful, Winning Grants

Episode 12: Grant Rejection Hurts: How to Turn 'No' into a Powerful Comeback

Episode 11: Don't Miss Out on Funding! Follow My Steps to Think of a Fundable Idea Now!

Episode 10: Grant Writing Tips Uncovered: A Two-Part Series with Dr. Rachel Goode (Part 2 of 2)*

Episode 9 (Video): Grant Writing Tips Uncovered: A Two-Part Series with Dr. Rachel Goode (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 8: Top 5 Grant Funding Trends for 2025

Episode 7 (Video): Grant Writing and Self-Care: Thriving Under Pressure with Kerri Patt

Episode 6: Grant Writing Success Starts Here: Setting SMART Goals for Your Nonprofit

Episode 5: Overcoming Grant Writing Fears and Connecting with Your Purpose

Episode 4: The Pros and Cons of Grants

Episode 3: Grant Writing Basics
