Funded & Unfunded

Stories from 20 Years in the Grant Trenches

A Word Before You Dive In

There is something quietly sacred about writing a grant. You are essentially saying this work matters, these people matter, and I believe it enough to ask. That kind of hope takes courage. This collection gathers stories from the field — the wins that felt like miracles, the losses that taught hard lessons, and the moments in between that made us hold our breath but keep our faith.

We share them for ourselves, and for every writer who needs to hear them. You belong in this work — and if our stories have stirred something in you, we'd love to learn more about your organization and explore what we might build together.