Everybody Can't Go Convo w/Guy Holley "Getting to YOUR Grant" Ep. 15

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IG: @ Access_Grant_ED
FB: @GettingtotheGrants
Summary: In this conversation, Guy Holley discusses his journey with Access GrantED, a company that helps organizations secure grants. He shares how his desire to see communities changed led him to start the company and provide grant writing workshops. Guy emphasizes the importance of time and task management in achieving success. He also talks about the challenges he faced in transitioning to full-time work with Access GrantED and the need to set boundaries. Guy advises listeners to focus on themselves, identify one thing they can do, and habit stack to make progress. In this conversation, Guy Holley discusses grants and provides valuable insights for individuals and businesses looking to secure funding. He addresses misconceptions about grants and highlights the availability of grants for both nonprofits and small businesses. He also emphasizes the focus on economic development and support for underrepresented groups. Guy shares tips for identifying legitimate grants and avoiding scams. He explains the grant writing process and the importance of due diligence. Overall, this conversation provides valuable information for anyone interested in pursuing grants.
Takeaways
- Access Grant Ed was born out of Guy's desire to see communities changed and find a better way to secure funding for impactful work.
- Time and task management are crucial for success. Setting boundaries and prioritizing tasks can help create more time for important work.
- Transitioning to full-time work with Access Grant Ed requires personal growth and the ability to overcome challenges.
- Compartmentalizing and seeking the right resources are important for business growth and success.
- Advice for making similar transitions includes focusing on oneself, identifying one thing to start with, and habit stacking to incorporate new practices into daily routines.
- Grants are not limited to nonprofits and can also be available for small businesses.
- There is a focus on economic development and support for underrepresented groups in grant funding.
- When researching grants, it is important to be cautious of scams and to conduct due diligence.
- The grant writing process requires careful planning and understanding of the specific requirements.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:53 The Birth of Access Grant Ed
06:08 Transitioning to Full-Time Work with Access Grant Ed
09:03 Challenges and Personal Growth
14:04 Compartmentalizing and Seeking the Right Resources
23:50 Misconceptions about Grants
25:13 Grants for Nonprofits and Small Businesses
27:14 Grants for Economic Development and Underrepresented Groups
29:03 Identifying Legitimate Grants
30:00 Red Flags and Due Diligence
36:04 The Grant Writing Process