Grant season doesn't slow down in July, but some organizations do. In this mid-summer solo episode of Winning the Public Purse, David Kincade cuts through the summer fog with three practical tips designed to save you pain later. Because the best grant application in the world, as David puts it, is a submitted one.

Today we look at how government fiscal years actually drive grant timelines, why August is the worst possible month to chase down a letter of reference, and how building a simple impact dashboard can quietly strengthen every application you submit. David also shares what it looks like when a student turns a $5,000 course investment into $741,000 in grants within 15 months, and why that kind of result starts with the unglamorous work you do in the off-season.

If you are currently mid-application or just keeping the lights on until fall, this episode is a useful reminder that the groundwork never really stops.

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:

• Why summer is no time to coast and how some grant deadlines catch people off guard every year [4:37]

• The impact that Canadian provincial and federal fiscal years have on grant program deadlines, and what to watch for around December and early January [2:26]

• The real cost of chasing attachments and letters of reference while your contacts are on vacation [5:11]

• Why David recommends building an impact dashboard on your website and what to keep in mind when you're doing this [6:33]

• One alumni's result: three grants totalling $741,000 within 15 months, resulting in a 14,720% return on investment [8:51]

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