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  • 11: What Fly Fishing Taught Me About Winning Grants

    11: What Fly Fishing Taught Me About Winning Grants
    2026/08/25
    Some lessons about winning grants do not come from a boardroom or a textbook. In this solo episode of Winning the Public Purse, David Kincade draws a surprisingly sharp line between his fly fishing hobby and the patterns he has watched play out across 14 years of professional grant writing and over 174 students in his Advanced Grant Writing Course. Equal parts practical and personal, this episode connects fly fishing, high cholesterol, productivity grants, and leadership into one of the more honest conversations David has had to date on the podcast. 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 (as of the time of this recording, there are still a couple of spots left)! Reach out to David by email at davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca, or by phone at 780-297-6177 to learn more. Ready to transform grant writing into a predictable pillar of your success? David's students have already won over $71M 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. To ensure you never miss an insight into the world of public funding, subscribe to Winning the Public Purse with David Kincade on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review to help other mission-driven leaders unlock the public purse. Highlights From This Episode: Why some organizations win grants consistently while others keep struggling, and what David believes is really behind this gap [1:08] How a two and a half hour fly casting lesson on the Margaree River in Cape Breton solved problems that years of casual practice never did [5:59] The CEO of a Deloitte Fast 50 company who cleared his calendar for grant strategy sessions with David, and what that commitment produced [8:12] The second key leadership lesson and how staying buried in day-to-day operations quietly erodes grant success over time [9:38] Why the hidden cost of not investing in the right people and skills stays invisible until the results finally force the issue [11:02] How you can still take part in next month's live cohort of The Advanced Grant Writing Course, while possibly having some of the costs covered [14:39] LINKS: Fishing on the Margaree Regional Tariff Response Initiative Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant Advanced Grant Writing Course Grant Gazette (Sign Up for a Pro Plan for Just $99/year) YouTube Book: Golden Grant Rules Website Email: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca Phone: 780-297-6177
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    15 分
  • 10: August Dreamin', Fall Winning

    10: August Dreamin', Fall Winning
    2026/08/11

    August can feel like a lost month. Guests reschedule, C-suites disappear, and the grind slows to a crawl. In this reflective solo episode of Winning the Public Purse, David Kincade makes the case that the slow season is actually one of the most important times of year for grant writers, and for anyone building something worth funding.

    For non-profit leaders, grant writers, and anyone who has ever felt guilty for slowing down in August, this one reframes the whole month.

    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.

    To ensure you never miss an insight into the world of public funding, subscribe to Winning the Public Purse with David Kincade on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review to help other mission-driven leaders unlock the public purse.

    Highlights From This Episode:

    • Why August is the number one vacation month for C-suites, and what grant writers need to have sorted before summer hits [1:10]

    • The case for using August to think deeply rather than grind harder, and why competitive grants reward the people who planned ahead [2:31]

    • An example of what David's subconscious mind helped him build and offer to clients of his [7:07]

    • The agricultural grant that was initially declined, turned around by one relationship-building suggestion, and eventually won for $26,000 [14:39]

    • Why David has journaled every August for 6 years, and how looking back on those notes has shaped his biggest decisions [10:34]

    • David reads an original poem written at a Cape Breton farmhouse, and ties it back to what August is really for [19:56]


    LINKS:

    01: Winning a $5,000 Restaurant Grant with Mona Pinder

    Advanced Grant Writing Course

    Grant Gazette (Sign Up for a Pro Plan for Just $99/year)

    YouTube

    Book: Golden Grant Rules

    Website

    Email: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca

    Phone: 780-297-6177
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    22 分
  • 09: 3 Grant Writing Tips for Summer 2026: How to Stay Ahead When Everyone Else Is on Vacation

    09: 3 Grant Writing Tips for Summer 2026: How to Stay Ahead When Everyone Else Is on Vacation
    2026/07/28

    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.

    To ensure you never miss an insight into the world of public funding, subscribe to Winning the Public Purse with David Kincade on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review to help other mission-driven leaders unlock the public purse.

    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]

    LINKS:

    New Horizons for Seniors Program

    Advanced Grant Writing Course

    Grant Gazette (Sign Up for a Pro Plan for Just $99/year)

    YouTube

    Book: Golden Grant Rules

    Website

    Email: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca

    Phone: 780-297-6177
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    11 分
  • 08: What May Be Stopping You From Winning More Grants

    08: What May Be Stopping You From Winning More Grants
    2026/07/14

    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.

    To ensure you never miss an insight into the world of public funding, subscribe to Winning the Public Purse with David Kincade on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review to help other mission-driven leaders unlock the public purse.

    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]


    LINKS:

    Project Management Essentials Course

    Advanced Grant Writing Course

    Grant Gazette (Sign Up for a Pro Plan for Just $99/year)

    YouTube

    Book: Golden Grant Rules

    Website

    Email: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca

    Phone: 780-297-6177
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    29 分
  • 07: How a Nonprofit Executive Director Won $30,000 in Senior Housing Grants on Her FIRST Try

    07: How a Nonprofit Executive Director Won $30,000 in Senior Housing Grants on Her FIRST Try
    2026/06/30
    As Canada's senior population surpasses 8 million, one in five Canadians, the pressure on nonprofit housing organizations to do more with less has never been greater. In this episode of Winning the Public Purse, David Kincade sits down with Tracy Elliott, Executive Director of the Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation. Tracy shares her remarkable journey from hotel front desks to running a seniors' lodge, and how she used grant funding to solve a very real safety crisis hiding in plain sight. Today we explore what it looks like to walk into a leadership role with zero grant-writing experience and come out the other side winning nearly $30,000 in security infrastructure funding, all on your first serious attempt. Tracy also opens up about the growing demand for senior housing in Alberta, what transient summer populations mean for vulnerable residents, and why AI and lifelong learning have become her secret weapons. Nonprofit leaders, this one's for you. Tracy came in with no grant writing experience, a security crisis, and residents depending on her - and she figured it out anyway. 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. To ensure you never miss an insight into the world of public funding, subscribe to Winning the Public Purse with David Kincade on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review to help other mission-driven leaders unlock the public purse. Highlights From This Episode: Tracy shares her path from hotel front desk to General Manager, and the way that decades in hospitality shaped her approach to senior living [6:22] How a six-year role overseeing 300 beds and 200 staff members became the career turning point that defined her leadership philosophy [8:10] The startling statistic that 30% of Sylvan Lake residents are seniors, and why the wait list for the Lodge has grown to 58 people for just 59 suites [16:31] The security crisis that prompted Tracy to go searching for grant funding [22:03] How Tracy discovered the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program and assembled a three-stream application totalling nearly $30,000 in her first major grant [24:13] The five-minute email that won Tracy a spontaneous $5,000 grant mid-conference, plus what being "grant-ready" actually made possible [28:20] LINKS: Tracy's LinkedIn Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation Older Adults and Population Aging Statistics (Statistics Canada) Advanced Grant Writing Course Grant Gazette (Sign Up for a Pro Plan for Just $99/year) YouTube Book: Golden Grant Rules Website Email: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca Phone: 780-297-6177
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    32 分
  • 06: Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce President is Learning and Winning Grants

    06: Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce President is Learning and Winning Grants
    2026/06/16
    One of the most common dilemmas facing small-town industries and local economies today is how to reinvent themselves when a foundation piece of the community collapses. In this episode of Winning the Public Purse, David Kincade sits down with Brian Williams, the President of the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce, who shares his fascinating transition from a 30-year career in the intense BC lumber industry to becoming a driving force for economic development and grant funding in the Pacific Northwest. Today we look at where you should start in terms of recognizing local business barriers, how a physical poster on a wall sparked a journey into advanced grant writing that led to securing funding for 18 local workers and Indigenous entrepreneurs, and so much more. If you are trying to break into government funding, navigate large-scale procurement, or find practical ways to stabilize and scale a local workforce during a major economic shift, Brian's experience and what he reveals in this conversation will offer a straightforward, real-world blueprint for what to do next. Ready to transform grant writing into a predictable pillar of your success? David's students have already won over $61M 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. To ensure you never miss an insight into the world of public funding, subscribe to Winning the Public Purse with David Kincade on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review to help other mission-driven leaders unlock the public purse. Highlights From This Episode: Brian shares how a 30-year career in the British Columbia lumber industry prepared him to take on the role of president at the Terrace District Chamber of Commerce [2:49] The severe economic impact of American tariffs and rising production costs on rural forestry communities across BC [7:05] The way that a $5,000 public funding opportunity discovered on a physical poster sparked Brian's interest in advanced grant writing [19:46] Brian's story of successfully drafting applications which secured $5,000 grants for 18 local workers and Indigenous entrepreneurs impacted by mill closures [22:32] What he and the Chamber are now doing to prepare small and mid-sized contractors for massive supply chain and procurement opportunities with international giants [28:52] LINKS: Brian's Email: bwsteppingstone@gmail.com His Phone: 250-641-6116 Terrace District Chamber of Commerce Export Navigator Alberta Self-Employment Program Advanced Grant Writing Course Grant Gazette (Sign Up for a Pro Plan for Just $99/year) YouTube Book: Golden Grant Rules Website Email: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca Phone: 780-297-6177
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    33 分
  • 05: My Why and What's Next

    05: My Why and What's Next
    2026/06/02
    Every podcast has a reason it exists. In this episode of Winning the Public Purse, David Kincade gets personal and shares the story behind why he does what he does, where it all started, and where this podcast is headed next. As you'll hear, David traces the winding road that led him here. And at the center of it all is a mission that hasn't changed since 2012: building trust between business and government. With Alberta separation on the ballot this fall and the relationship between citizens and government feeling more strained than ever, David makes the case that this mission matters now more than it ever has. You'll also hear what's coming next for the podcast, including a front row seat to real grant winning stories from alumni of the Advanced Grant Writing Course, starting with Tracy, who won a $26,000 grant for a seniors housing project. Ready to transform grant writing into a predictable pillar of your success? David's students have already won over $61M 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. To ensure you never miss an insight into the world of public funding, subscribe to Winning the Public Purse with David Kincade on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review to help other mission-driven leaders unlock the public purse. Highlights From This Episode: How two questions from Peter Drucker helped David finally clarify something about himself, and why they might do the same for you [3:49] David's story of scoring a 98 in world issues and nearly failing everything else, and how that one class ended up quietly shaping his entire career [7:47] A critical moment sitting in the Alberta Legislature library that set the direction for everything that followed [12:11] The mindset shift that separates the grant writers who win consistently from the ones who keep coming up short [14:20] Why David named his first company after his grandfather and what that decision says about how he approaches working with government [14:39] The reason he walked away from a decade of grant writing to start teaching it instead, and what he saw in the market that nobody else was filling [15:36] What's coming next on the podcast and why hearing real alumni grant stories is going to be more valuable than almost anything else out there [17:47] Why the mission David started with in 2012 feels more urgent and necessary now than at any other point in his career [18:38] LINKS: 03: 7,761 to 1. Winning the Zayed Sustainability Prize: Melanie Dussaye and Ray Frankenhauser 01: Winning a $5,000 Restaurant Grant with Mona Pinder 10: Your Podcasting Anchor: The One Thing That Keeps You From Drifting (Matt Mawhinney/PodAssist) The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker Advanced Grant Writing Course Grant Gazette (Sign Up for a Pro Plan for Just $99/year) YouTube Book: Golden Grant Rules Website Email: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca Phone: 780-297-6177
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    21 分
  • 04: AI for Non-STEM Professionals

    04: AI for Non-STEM Professionals
    2026/05/19
    AI isn't coming for your job, but someone who knows how to use it might be. In this episode of Winning the Public Purse, David Kincade breaks down the 5-phase evolution of AI and what it means for grant writers and non-STEM professionals navigating this rapidly changing landscape. David remembers the exact moment in 2021 when he saw a computer write a Facebook ad for the first time and immediately thought, "This changes everything." From Jasper's meteoric rise to a $1.5 billion valuation in just 18 months to ChatGPT's explosion into mainstream consciousness, he traces the timeline that brought us to this pivotal moment. But this isn't a doom-and-gloom story about technology replacing humans. It's a candid conversation about what's actually happening out there and how to position yourself for what's coming next. You'll discover why your voice matters more than ever in a world of AI-generated content, how to avoid the "slop and oatmeal" trap that's already annoying grant reviewers, and why investing time in crafting quality prompts is the new essential skill. If you've been putting off learning AI, or if family members have been telling you grant writers won't be needed anymore, this episode will show you why this time is genuinely different, and how to turn it into your greatest career advantage. Want to go even deeper on this topic? You won't want to miss the live webinar, AI for Professionals, happening this Thursday, May 21st, 2026. You can get all the details and register at https://sedawk.com/webinar-ai-revolution.html (if you can't attend live, a replay will be available). Ready to transform grant writing into a predictable pillar of your success? David's students have already won over $61M 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. To ensure you never miss an insight into the world of public funding, subscribe to Winning the Public Purse with David Kincade on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review to help other mission-driven leaders unlock the public purse. Highlights From This Episode: How Jasper became a $1.5 billion company in just 18 months by making AI accessible to non-technical professionals [5:37] Why David initially dismissed AI as just another tech trend like blockchain and NFTs, and the moment he realized this one was fundamentally different [10:42] Jensen Huang's famous quote that sums up his David's thinking on AI right now [12:39] How AI is leveling the playing field for people who struggle in specific skills related to grant writing [13:02] Some of the exciting ways in which AI is enabling non-technical professionals to create work breakdown structures and pro formas without needing developers [13:08] Why your own voice and personal touch matters more than ever in a world of AI-generated "slop and oatmeal" content [18:53] A story that demonstrates why individuality and personal touch still matter so much to organizations awarding grants [19:41] Why investing time in crafting quality prompts is becoming the new essential skill for grant writers in the AI era [20:20] LINKS: Register for the Live Webinar, AI for Professionals (Thursday, May 21st, 2026) Typing Is Being Replaced by Whispering—and It's Way More Annoying (Wall Street Journal) Advanced Grant Writing Course Grant Gazette YouTube Book: Golden Grant Rules Website Email: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca Phone: 780-297-6177
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    24 分