About this episode

Holly Rustick discusses the implications of 2026 federal funding changes for grant writers and researchers, providing strategies to adapt and succeed in the current funding landscape.

Are you ready to work from home and earn 6 figures on part-time hours? Are you ready to quit your toxic job and work on your schedule? Just like our students? Then be sure to register for the FREE, Live Training, " “How to Start or Grow a Grant Writing Business in 2026 and Get Consistent Paying Clients ” on Wednesday, June 10th 5:00 - 6:30pm EST. Register here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar In this episode, Holly Rustick shares a real-time update from Guam following a recent super typhoon, and then dives into what every grant writer needs to understand about 2026 federal funding. If you’ve been hearing that “there’s no more grant money” or that federal funding has been slashed, this episode breaks down what’s actually happening versus what made headlines. Holly unpacks key budget shifts, where research funding is still strong, and how to position your proposals to stay competitive. Most importantly, she introduces a powerful framework for winning grants right now: diversification, reframing, and alignment . Whether you’re a researcher or a freelance grant writer, this episode will help you adapt your strategy, strengthen your applications, and confidently…

People in this episode

Host: Holly Rustick

Topics covered

• federal funding changes
• grant writing strategies
• research funding
• budget shifts
• competitive proposals
• diversification
• alignment

Keywords

• grant writing
• federal funding
• research proposals
• funding landscape
• budget shifts
• grant strategies
• Holly Rustick

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Places: Guam

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