Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette

About Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette

A Note from Dr. Trenette Grant Writing Made Clear is taking a pause while I am on research leave, or sabbatical, to focus on several exciting new grants and research priorities. The full library of Grant Writing Made Clear episodes remains available, and I hope you will continue to listen and use these resources to strengthen your grant writing. Thank you for being part of this community. I look forward to reconnecting when the time is right. 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.

Publisher

Dr. Trenette

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Nov 2024

Latest episode

30 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Episode 45: How to Prepare for a Grant Site Visit

   A site visit is an encouraging sign that your proposal has captured a funder’s attention, but it is not a formality. It is a meaningful part of the funder’s decision making process and an opportunity to demonstrate that your project is well designed, feasible, and ready for investment. In this episode, Dr. Trenette explains how site visits fit within the grant funding process, from the letter of intent to the full proposal and beyond. She shares practical guidance for preparing a clear, compe...

2. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Episode 44: Grant Rejection, Resilience, and Summer Writing with Dr. Faye Z. Belgrave Part 2

   In part two of Dr. Trenette’s conversation with her mentor and friend, Dr. Faye Z. Belgrave, they talk honestly about the part of grant writing that every scholar and nonprofit leader eventually encounters: rejection. Dr. Belgrave reminds listeners that not receiving a grant does not define your worth, your intelligence, or the value of your work. She encourages everyone to stay connected to the purpose behind the proposal: advancing knowledge, serving communities, improving outcomes, and usi...

3. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Episode 43: Writing Stronger Grant Applications with Dr. Faye Z. Belgrave Part 1

   In this episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, Dr. Trenette is joined by her mentor and friend, Dr. Faye Z. Belgrave, a recently retired university vice president, psychology professor, and community engaged researcher who has a history of federal, foundation, and corporate grant funding. Dr. Belgrave reflects on her career and how grants helped her support graduate students, junior faculty, community partners, and meaningful community-based research. She also shares the core elements of a stro...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

678

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

51