Hidden Funding: Grants for Creatives, Consultants & Agency Owners with Danielle Desir Corbett

Beyond Margins: Designing Calmer B2B Agencies & Consulting Firms

Can grants really fund your service business?

This episode wraps up our deep dive into unique funding options for service businesses, exploring an often overlooked resource—grants.

Meet Danielle Desir Corbett. She's a former grants administrator turned 4x grant-funded creative entrepreneur. She curates a monthly newsletter called "Grants For Creators," which shares funding opportunities for U.S. creatives and small business owners like grants, accelerators, pitch competitions, and more. Danielle believes creative projects should get the funding they deserve and she takes pride in handling the challenging task of locating the funds, so all you have to do is apply.

How do you navigate the complexities of the grant application process without getting overwhelmed? In this episode, we break down the steps to streamline your approach, making it more accessible and effective.

Listen to the Full Episode to Hear:

• Danielle’s journey from discovering grant opportunities to becoming a seasoned grant winner.
• Detailed discussions on the pros and cons of incorporating grants into your business funding strategy.
• Effective strategies for identifying and applying to grants that align with your business objectives.
• Danielle’s top tips for maximizing your time and effort when dealing with grant applications.

Learn more about Danielle Desir Corbett:

• Grants For Creators
• Connect on Instagram
• Connect on Threads

Learn more about me, Susan Boles:

• Beyond Margins
• Connect on LinkedIn
• Connect on Threads

• (00:00) - Introduction to Business Funding
• (00:43) - Exploring Grants as a Funding Source
• (04:08) - Understanding Grants and Their Benefits
• (06:27) - Efficient Grant Application Strategies
• (16:08) - Finding the Right Grants
• (19:49) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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