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Grants Explained Around the World
by Patrice Davis, GrantWin™️ Consulting
Grant funding doesn't stop at the US border. Neither do we.When grant-funded work around the world feels distant, disconnected, or hard to access, we bring it up close — through in-depth explorations and through conversations with the leaders and nonprofits doing the work.If you've ever wished someone would connect the dots between grants, the people who fund them, and the changemakers who receive them — beyond the US and without the jargon — this channel and the Grants Explained Around the World podcast were created for you.Grants Explained Around the World (formerly Federal Grants Explained) is the official podcast from GrantWin™️— a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA supporting organizations as they find, obtain, manage, and comply with federal, government, and foundation grants worldwide.🎧 Start listening today.
Episodes
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Ep 22: How NGOs Around the World Access Grants: EU, Private Funders, Subgrants & What Replaced USAID
In Episode 21, we covered how countries access grants. Now it's time to explore the organizations doing the work on the ground — NGOs, nonprofits, and civil society — and the funding mechanisms they actually use. Join me, Patrice Davis, founder and CEO of GrantWin Consulting, as I break down nine...
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Ep 21: When the Grantee Is A Country: 7 Ways Grants Move To Or From Your Country
Countries receive grants. Not just nonprofits, universities, and local governments —countries. And much of it does not work the way US federal grants work: no competition, no scoring, no application in the way you and I know it. This is the first episode of Season 2 and the first under our new...
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Ep 20: The Hidden Risks in Your Federal Grant: Federal Grant Compliance Explained
Federal grants come with strings attached—and misunderstanding those strings can cost your organization its funding, its reputation, or worse. In this milestone 20th episode and Season 1 finale, I cut through the bureaucracy to answer a deceptively simple question: what does it actually take to...
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Ep 19: Island Voices, JET's Role in Protecting Jamaica's Environment | Grants Explained Around the World
What does it take to protect an island nation's environment when the threats keep coming? In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, Grants Explained Around the World, I speak with Dr. Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie, CEO of Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) — one of Jamaica's leading environmental…
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Ep 18: What May Be Changing, What's "Interesting," and How You Prepare For Compliance with the 2026 UG Proposed Rule
The Office of Management and Budget dropped its proposed revisions to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) on May 29, 2026 — and federal grant professionals need to pay attention before the public comment period closes on July 13. In this episode, I break down the proposed changes without the...
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Ep 17: The United Way You've Never Heard Of: Inside Jamaica's Grant Economy | Grants Explained Around the World
Welcome to a brand-new era of Federal Grants Explained. In this premiere episode of our "Grants Explained Around the World" series, host Patrice Davis (CEO of GrantWin Consulting) takes a brief detour from the US federal grant system and heads to Jamaica—an upper-middle-income Caribbean…
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Ep 16: Single Audit Anxiety? The Mistakes Grantees Make (And How To Avoid Them)
Has your organization spent $1M+ in federal grant funds this year? Then a Single Audit applies to you—whether you're ready or not. In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, I provide an overview of single audits, why auditors care about your internal controls and documentation, and some of the...
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Ep 15: What the $250 Million Fraud Case Can Teach Us About Protecting Federal Grants
A nonprofit leader convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery and federal programs bribery. The primary co-conspirator convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, bribery, and conspiracy to commit money laundering...
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Ep 14 : The $1.2 Trillion Puzzle. What Happened to Biden's Infrastructure Law?
What is the status of the landmark $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law? In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, I take a deep dive into the BIL—background, the 60,000 projects to be funded, Biden Administration rollout of the funding, grants canceled in 2025, and more. In this…
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Ep. 13: They Won A $156 Million Grant. Then It Was Canceled: Here’s the Inside Story
In this revealing episode of Federal Grants Explained, we sit down with Aisha Bussey and Alicia Brown from The Capital Good Fund to uncover the shocking story behind the organization's cancelled $156 million Solar for All grant from the EPA. After weeks of 80-hour work weeks, their team secured a...
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Ep 12: The Invisible War on Billions in Federal Grant-Funded Projects in “Blue” States
A $16 Billion tunnel… A $1.2 Billion clean energy hub… Critical bridge repairs… All paused, rescinded, or cancelled? Or just threats for government shutdown negotiation leverage? What one shocking thing do these projects have in common? In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, host Patrice...
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Ep 11 - Federal Grant Pro Explains Proposed Changes: The Anti-DEI Memo & Executive Order
In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, I break down two critical documents that will likely impact every single federal grant applicant and recipient. This is essential viewing for recipients of federal funding. Stay informed and protect your organization. We provide a deep dive into: -----...
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Ep 4 - Mass Federal Layoffs: How Worker Terminations Could Impact Federal Grants and Agencies
In this episode, I dive into the widespread terminations of federal workers across multiple agencies. I explain how these layoffs, driven by Executive Order 14210 (signed by President Trump in 2025), aim to reduce the federal workforce through "efficiency and attrition." I provide a detailed...
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Ep 10 - Ex-Federal Employee Shares His Story: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at HHS Downsizing
In this eye-opening episode of Federal Grants Explained, I sit down with Brandon Copeland, a former Fiscal Operations Specialist at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). With five years of experience in the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Brandon oversaw...
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Ep 9 - FEMA IN CRISIS? Funding Cuts, Terminations, and Political Controversies Explained
In this urgent episode of Federal Grants Explained, I dive into the issues at FEMA—from staffing cuts and grant freezes to the political firestorm over disaster relief funds. With recent flash floods devastating Central Texas, we break down: ➡️ FEMA's Shrinking Workforce – How buyouts, firings…
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Ep 8 - Federal Grants SHOCKER: Why K-12 Schools and Higher Education Are Losing Billions in 2025
In case you didn't know, the U.S. Department of Education is undergoing MASSIVE changes—grants are being slashed, lawsuits are piling up, and federal workforce reductions could disrupt billions in funding. In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, I break down: ---- Which grants were CUT (like...
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Ep 7 - Major Changes Impacting Grantees and Agencies Under Trump Administration | Canceled Grants
We're diving into the biggest changes affecting federal grantees and awarding agencies—from canceled grants and DEI-related scope adjustments to capped indirect costs and increased scrutiny on spending. 🔹 Budget Process Breakdown - We'll clarify key terms like the White House budget request vs....
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Ep 5 - Federal Grant Pro Explains Columbia's $400M Federal Grant Fiasco | 60 Universities Under Fire
IIn this eye-opening episode, I break down the Trump administration's unprecedented termination of federal grants to universities. Here's what you'll learn: *** Columbia University's $400M Close Call: Discover why four federal agencies threatened to terminate Columbia's grants over allegations of...
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Ep 3 - Elon Musk's DOGE Team and Federal Systems: What’s Really Going On? | Federal Grant Pro Explains
WHAT I COVER: In this episode of Federal Grants Explained, I dive into the controversial access Elon Musk and his DOGE team have gained to U.S. federal government payment systems. From the Treasury Department to FEMA, the DOGE team's actions have raised serious questions about security,...
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Ep 2 - Hard to Believe Restructuring of USAID: What Happens Next?
For this episode, I dive into the massive restructuring of USAID (United States Agency for International Development). In just two weeks, the agency has gone from over 10,000 employees to about 611. It has been folded into the State Department, its website has disappeared save for a few archive...
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Ep 1 - Federal Grant Freeze: Federal Grant Pro Reveals Shocking Truth & What It Means For You
The sudden proposed freeze of federal grant funding caused widespread panic around the country. Go behind-the-scenes with me as a federal grant expert and former federal employee as I shed light on what's happening to federal financial assistance (including grants). I'll provide a chronological...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Grant funding doesn't stop at the US border. Neither do we.When grant-funded work around the world feels distant, disconnected, or hard to access, we bring it up close — through in-depth explorations and through conversations with the leaders and nonprofits doing the work.If you've ever wished someone would connect the dots between grants, the people who fund them, and the changemakers who receive them — beyond the US and without the jargon — this channel and the Grants Explained Around the World podcast were created for you.Grants Explained Around the World (formerly Federal Grants Explained) is the official podcast from GrantWin™️— a grant consulting and training firm based in Atlanta, GA supporting organizations as they find, obtain, manage, and comply with federal, government, and foundation grants worldwide.🎧 Start listening today.
HOSTED BY
Patrice Davis, GrantWin™️ Consulting
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