SE. 1 EP. 19 | "THE LIFE OF A GRANT WRITER” FT. JEFF REYES

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 19 of the "How Marion Works" podcast, where your host Layla Price-Bodkin and co-host Deana Vice sit down with the City of Marion's Grant Writer, Jeff Reyes. The mission of this podcast is to expose and inform the community of Marion, IN to all the moving pieces of the city. In this episode, we dive into the life of a grant writer, discussing the challenges, collaborations, and the incredible impact they have on the community.Key Topics:Icebreaker 1: Jeff's favorite car model and whyIcebreaker 2: His favorite hobby in his spare timeWhat made him choose to stay in Marion to work professionallyThe legal challenges faced when writing grants for a municipalityHow the City of Marion can use received grantsThe most challenging grant he has accomplished for the cityThe departments he collaborates with most oftenHow the community can give input and helpThe importance of continuous learning as a grant writerConnect With Us:Follow us on social media: Find the City of Marion on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok by searching for "CityofMarionIN".Visit our website: Explore more at cityofmarion.in.gov.Download the MyMarionApp: Available for free on the Apple Store and Google Play store.Listen to all episodes: Find archives at HowMarionWorks.com and listen on Apple, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.The "HOW MARION WORKS" podcast is produced by Frequency Canvas, LLC. All Audio Production (Recording, Editing, Mixing, & Mastering) is done by: Kyren Monteiro of Frequency Canvas, LLC.Podcast theme music & also theme music for Podcast trailer are produced by: Kyren Monteiro of Frequency Canvas, LLC.Contact Frequency Canvas at: [email protected] | https://www.FrequencyCanvas.com/ | 765-506-3380