Most grant applications don't lose because the applicant isn't qualified. They lose because of things that could have been caught: buried answers, last-minute scrambles, and advice taken from the wrong people. In this solo episode of Winning the Public Purse, David Kincade reflects on a rare live, in-person delivery of his Advanced Grant Writing Course in Lacombe, Alberta, and unpacks the patterns he keeps seeing that cost people grants they should be winning.

If you've ever lost a funding application and couldn't quite figure out why, chances are the answer is somewhere in this episode.

David is heading back to Lacombe in September for one more live cohort, and he can help you secure a training grant to offset the tuition. Reach out to David by email at davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca to learn more.

Ready to transform grant writing into a predictable pillar of your success? David's students have already won over $67M in funding using the frameworks taught in the Advanced Grant Writing Course, and the next online class is coming September 24th, 2026. You can get started and grab your spot now at https://albertabusinessgrants.ca/grant-writing.

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Highlights From This Episode:

• David reflects on delivering his recent Advanced Grant Writing Course live in Lacombe, Alberta, and what the experience taught him [0:42]

• The powerful Christmas tree story he heard in a project management course, and why procrastination costs grant writers more than just time [5:49]

• The way that a seasoned accountant and accomplished housing developer with an impressive track record lost a major grant and what it means for you when applying for your next grant [14:48]

• Why the advice you seek out matters as much as the work you put in, and how choosing the right sounding board can change the outcome [10:28]

• How a nonprofit social worker and a longtime manufacturing entrepreneur both won grants by using completely opposite approaches [21:17]

• The superpower lesson from Lacombe: why grants demand so many different skills, and what happens when a team lets each person lead with their strength [25:32]

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