How I Recently Won 2 Grants (And What You Can Learn From My “Hit Submit” Moment)
The season you stop second-guessing and hit submit.
You know that moment when you hover over the “submit” button — heart racing, second-guessing every word?
Am I really ready to submit… or should I read it one more time, just in case of a typo? 👀
Yeah… that’s me too. And I apply for lots of opportunities every month.
But something incredible happened recently.
I hosted our inaugural summit, threw my grandma a surprise 84th birthday party, and I won two grants that same week.😁
Overnight I became a 6x grant-funded creator and watched a few big goals from my vision board literally come to life.
So, what changed?
I got feedback.
My applications had good structure and flow, but they were missing a few key pieces that only an experienced human can catch. *cough AI can only do so much*
After I received feedback, I made small shifts that completely transformed my applications.
Shortly after, I attended an in-person pitch workshop and a pitch competition to watch how winning pitches are delivered in real time. Phew, I learned a lot!
Today, I’m not only applying for grants, I’m intentionally improving every single round.
And now?
✅ My message is clearer.
✅ My story connects emotionally (and proactively adresses potential reviewer doubts)
✅ My applications stand out, and I am getting funded!
That experience taught me something powerful…
Grant writing isn’t just about submitting applications (although very important), it’s about learning to tell your story in a way that funders can’t ignore and improving as you go.
That’s Exactly Why I Created the Hit Submit 5 Day Challenge
I want you to experience that moment too — the clarity, confidence, and joy of seeing:
“Your application has been successfully submitted.”
Because that’s when it all starts.
You are in the running only after you submit.
The Hit Submit 5-Day Challenge will help you take action even if you’ve never applied for a grant before or you don’t have one picked out yet.
I’m not promising perfection.
What I am promising is…
One small task a day → hit submit by Friday.
This isn’t theory.
It’s hands-on. Practical. Action-first.
And I’ll be right there, giving feedback and walking with you every step of the way.
By Friday (10/17), you’ll either have:
✅ Submitted your grant
✅ Or be ready to hit submit on your next one.
We start Monday, October 13th, and doors close soon, so we can get to work. 💻
Join the Hit Submit 5 Day Challenge!
The first group moved fast at $29, so I’m extending the Founding Cohort Rate one last time for those who missed it. After that, it goes up and stays up.
See you inside,
P.S. I’m looking for a WordPress or Bubble developer with experience building custom data-rich websites. Know of anyone? Please send me your portfolio with examples via grantsforcreators@gmail.com.
P.S.S. Join me live tomorrow (10/10) for a BTS storytime about my recent grant wins.