The Grant Myth Is Getting Worse (And It's Hurting New Nonprofits)
17 January 2026

The Grant Myth Is Getting Worse (And It's Hurting New Nonprofits)

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Many founders still believe that getting nonprofit status leads to grants. Not only is that wrong, but it's making the journey harder than ever.

Funding doesn't come from starting a nonprofit.
Funding comes from being fundable.

In this episode of Nonprofit Nuggets, I'm discussing why today's nonprofit landscape makes the "start a nonprofit and get a grant" mindset more damaging than ever.