Alarming trends in grant writing in 2026
About this episode
Meredith discusses four alarming trends in grant writing that are reshaping the landscape in 2026.
The grant writing landscape shifted — and if you're still approaching funding the same way you were two years ago, this video is your wake-up call. ⚡ Meredith breaks down four alarming trends reshaping how grant writers win funding in 2026: portals closing early, a tripled applicant pool, AI slop fatiguing reviewers, and one twist that will genuinely surprise you. 🤯 The grant writers who are still winning aren't working harder — they're working informed, and the Grant Writers Collective is where that starts. 💡
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