Topic: Grantsmanship

3 chapters across the catalog

Best Exit Strategies
Episode 1786 51:17 - 54:53

1786: Best Exit Strategies

Government Grants and Lincoln-Washington Strategy Group

The hosts examine how government funds, such as $300 million for AIDS education in Ukraine, are distributed to NGOs. They propose forming the "Lincoln-Washington Strategy Group" to apply for federal grants and consult for government entities, leveraging the complexity of the grant-writing process.

Death Bus
Episode 1205 1:02:16 - 1:03:54

1205: Death Bus

Lincoln Washington Strategy Group, Think Tank Satire

The hosts satirize the lucrative nature of political think tanks, proposing the creation of the "Lincoln Washington Strategy Group." They discuss the naming conventions of such organizations, which often utilize the names of founding fathers or words like "heritage" and "freedom" to secure grants.

Show Me the Money!
Episode 19 1:18:18 - 1:20:36

19: Show Me the Money!

Grant Funding, Fab Channel and Podcasting Grants

The possibility of securing foundation grants for podcasting is explored, citing "Fab Channel" in Amsterdam as a success story that received municipal seed money. The concept of "grantsmanship"—the specialized skill of navigating the application process for large foundations like Ford—is identified as a potential path for content creators.