Grant Writing & Funding
by Holly Rustick
Is this your podcast?Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and an Amazon bestselling author, recognized for her impactful coaching in the nonprofit sector. She specializes in empowering individuals to transition from traditional employment to f…
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Audience Interest
- grant writing techniques
- non-profit funding strategies
Podcast Focus
- grant writing coaching
- part-time income strategies
Publishing Consistency
- 530 episodes
- active for 9 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing online presence
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 5 chart positions in 5 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Non-Profit#34100K to 300K
- 🇿🇦ZA · Non-Profit#583K to 10K
- 🇳🇬NG · Non-Profit#873K to 10K
- 🇦🇪AE · Non-Profit#1003K to 10K
- 🇭🇰HK · Non-Profit#117500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
55K to 167K🎙 ~2x weekly·530 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
110K to 333K🇺🇸90%🇿🇦3%🇳🇬3%+2 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
33K to 100K5.3K real followers tracked across platforms
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Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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On the show
From 27 epsHost
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Recent episodes
Feeling Guilty About Leaving Your Nonprofit Job?
Jul 21, 2026
16m 58s
The Identity Shift That Will Scale Your Grant Writing Business
Jul 14, 2026
24m 41s
State of the Grant Industry: May 2026 Market Report
Jul 7, 2026
31m 24s
What Can Make or Break a Nonprofit's Success Before Grant Funding
Jun 30, 2026
39m 40s
The 2026 Tax Change Every Grant Writer Should Know About
Jun 23, 2026
20m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/26 | nonprofit workburnout+4 | — | — | — | nonprofitgrant writing+5 | — | 16m 58s | ||
| 7/14/26 | grant writingbusiness ownership+4 | — | — | — | grant writing businessCEO mindset+3 | — | 24m 41s | ||
| 7/7/26 | grant funding trendsfreelance grant writing+4 | — | Freelance Grant Writer AcademyGrant Professional Mentorship+1 | — | grant fundingnonprofit+5 | — | 31m 24s | ||
| 6/30/26 | nonprofit successgrant funding+3 | Reece Bester | Breakthrough Grants | — | nonprofitgrant funding+5 | — | 39m 40s | ||
| 6/23/26 | tax changesnonprofit fundraising+3 | — | National Council of NonprofitsIndependent Sector | — | 2026 tax changenonprofits+3 | — | 20m 45s | ||
| 6/19/26 | freelance grant writingovercoming fear+3 | — | — | Indonesia | grant writingfreelancing+3 | — | 36m 51s | ||
| 6/18/26 | grant writingfreelance business+5 | — | — | — | grant writingfreelance+6 | — | 19m 16s | ||
| 6/16/26 | AI in grant writingfreelance grant writers+3 | — | — | — | AIgrant writing+5 | — | 29m 33s | ||
| 6/9/26 | grant writingfederal grants+4 | — | White House Office of Management and Budget | — | grant writingOMB proposal+5 | — | 26m 57s | ||
| 6/8/26 | grant writingcareer change+3 | She | — | — | grant writingcareer transition+3 | — | 18m 17s | ||
| 6/8/26 | nonprofit managementburnout+3 | Karen | — | — | nonprofitexecutive director+5 | — | 12m 14s | ||
| 6/8/26 | grant writingmarketing+3 | Madeline | — | — | grant writingmarketing clients+3 | — | 8m 30s | ||
| 6/8/26 | grant writingnonprofit+3 | Cindy | Nonprofit MarketingGrant Writing Business | — | grant writingnonprofit+3 | — | 24m 23s | ||
| 6/2/26 | grant writingfunding trends+4 | — | Freelance Grant Writer AcademyGrant Writing & Funding | — | grant writingfunding+8 | — | 27m 42s | ||
| 5/26/26 | freelance grant writingfinancial stability+3 | — | — | — | freelance grant writergrant writing business+5 | — | 16m 25s | ||
| 5/19/26 | federal fundinggrant writing+4 | — | National Science BoardNSF+1 | — | grant writingfederal funding+6 | — | 28m 01s | ||
| 5/12/26 | grant writingconsulting+3 | Dr. Eve McGee | McGee KC Consulting | Kansas City, Missouri | grant writingboutique consulting+3 | — | 27m 44s | ||
| 5/5/26 | grant writingfunding+4 | — | Michigan Invasive Species ProgramPennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency | — | grant fundinggrant writing+5 | — | 27m 43s | ||
| 4/28/26 | federal funding changesgrant writing strategies+5 | — | — | Guam | grant writingfederal funding+5 | — | 27m 39s | ||
| 4/21/26 | fractional consultingnonprofit sector+4 | Cindy Wagman | Nonprofit Fractional Network | — | fractional worknonprofit leadership+3 | — | 30m 30s | ||
| 4/14/26 | AI adoptionnonprofit governance+4 | Steve Vick | Bright NonprofitNonprofit Ally | — | AI readinessnonprofit leaders+4 | — | 37m 18s | ||
| 4/7/26 | grant fundingfreelance grant writing+3 | — | Grant Writing & Funding | — | grant writingfunding+5 | — | 16m 48s | ||
| 3/31/26 | grant writingbusiness structure+3 | — | Grant Writing & Funding | — | grant writersix-figure business+4 | — | 15m 22s | ||
| 3/27/26 | grant writingbusiness growth+5 | Alexandra Cohen | ANC Consult | — | grant writingbusiness scaling+5 | — | 15m 48s | ||
| 3/27/26 | grant writingbusiness growth+4 | Emma Krass | Grants & Growth | — | grant writingbusiness scaling+5 | — | 24m 26s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and an Amazon bestselling author, recognized for her impactful coaching in the nonprofit sector. She specializes in empowering individuals to transition from traditional employment to freelance grant writing, offering insights from her extensive experience in the field. The "Grant Writing & Funding" podcast stands out by focusing on practical strategies for grant writing and funding, catering specifically to those looking to enhance their financial stability while pursuing meaningful causes. With over 530 episodes, the show covers diverse topics related to business, nonprofit management, and education, featuring a mix of expert interviews and actionable advice. Listeners are primarily individuals in the nonprofit sector, aspiring freelance grant writers, and those seeking to exit toxic employment for more fulfilling work. They gain valuable knowledge on grant writing techniques, funding opportunities, and personal development, ultimately aiming to achieve financial flexibility and independence through their passion for social causes.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 5.3K
- Total plays: 167K
- Total reviews: 141
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 15
Castbox
- Followers: 614
- Plays: 27K
- Reviews: 2
YouTube
- Subscribers: 4.5K
- Views: 139K
- Videos: 340
Podcast App
- Followers: 140
- Reviews: 139
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 76
Audience
adults, family
Key insights
What the show covers
- grant writing coaching
- part-time income strategies
- non-profit job alternatives
- expert advice from Holly Rustick
Audience interests
- grant writing techniques
- non-profit funding strategies
- financial stability
- freelance work opportunities
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing online presence
- website for additional resources
- community engagement through academy
Publishing consistency
- 530 episodes
- active for 9 years
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent content delivery
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Grant Writing & Funding, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Grant Writing & Funding, estimated by CastFox AI.
Listeners are primarily women aged 25-44 interested in grant writing and non-profit work. They seek flexible income opportunities while supporting causes they care about.
- grant writing
- non-profit funding
- freelancing
- financial stability
- career transition
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for Grant Writing & Funding
Peaked at #34 in United States, currently #34 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| South Africa | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| NG | — | #87 | #87 | — |
| AE | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| HK | — | #117 | #117 | — |
Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.