Hi Team! I’m looking for 1–2 grant accountability partners who want to set a recurring time on our calendars to apply for grants together (same time, separate applications—like workout partners). Important: To participate, you must have the AI Grant Bundle by Ty Woods: http://www.businessgrants.com/bundle. I already have a copy and the information is what we need to be able to equally support each other and hold each other accountable. A little about me: I’m the Founder of a newer nonprofit, EmpoweredMinds Achieve (EmpoweredMindsAchieve.org). Our focus areas include: - STEM/STEAM Education (AI + tech skills) - Career & Technical Education / Workforce Development (sewing-to-income, job readiness) - Arts & Culture (sustainable fashion, creative trades) - Women & Girls Empowerment - Environmental Sustainability / Environmental Justice (waste, water, circular fashion) - Mental & Emotional Wellness - Financial Literacy - Capacity Building - Capital/Building (future training space) How the sessions will work (virtual “grant sprints”): - Up to 60–75 minutes on Zoom (or Google Meet) - First 15–20 minutes: quick brainstorm + choose what you’re submitting - Remaining time: quiet work time to complete and submit - Frequency: 1x/week (max 2x/week) - Commitment: I want to stay highly engaged through the end of March, then reduce frequency. Who this is for: - Nonprofits or small businesses (you don’t need my same focus areas) - People who will actually show up, apply, and follow through - Anyone who wants structure, momentum, and accountability If you’re interested, comment “I’m in” (and confirm you have the AI Grant Bundle). I’ll message you to coordinate schedules. Ready to start next week. Let’s go get this funding.

A lot of business owners and nonprofits say they are “applying for grants,” but what they’re really doing is filling forms without a clear process. Grant funding is not luck. It follows steps: preparation, positioning, documentation, and timing. The truth is, many applications fail before they’re even reviewed because the basics were not aligned from the start. Not because the idea was bad, but because the process was incomplete. Which part of the grant process feels most confusing for you right now?

YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO READ THIS ENTIRE MESSAGE! Happy New Year! I want to start by saying this clearly: This year will be the best year in business you’ve ever had. I declare that. Now let me be honest with you. After speaking with so many of you, before we start aggressively searching for grants, we need to focus on something far more important—building your business systems and infrastructure so you become the kind of company that attracts grants effortlessly. This year, our priority is structure before submission. We are no longer putting time, energy, and hope into grant applications that are likely to be declined because the foundation isn’t solid yet. And yes—I’m practicing what I preach. I’ve restructured our company as well. I’m putting the systems in place so that we can win more grants, consistently and strategically. WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR Here’s what you can expect inside the community: 1. Structured course tracks so you know exactly what classes to take based on where you are right now 2. Grant Reviews (replacing Grant Sprint): bring the grant you’re actively working on and we’ll walk you through how to complete it correctly 3. Hot Seats / Office Hours where you can speak directly with our in-house business experts and get clear direction on what to do next 4. Monthly grants through our LegUp Grant Applications close on the 31st Awards announced on the 15th 5. Monthly rewards for community engagement Post or reply at least 1–2 times per week to qualify 6. I will be looking for moderators for this group CLASS TRACKS & CATEGORIES (Full schedule will be posted Monday, January 5th inside Skool) 👉 skool.com/businessgrants WELCOME & ORIENTATION Welcome to the Million Dollar Grant Club. Start here to understand how this community works, how to choose the right track, and how to move from idea to execution. You’ll find onboarding videos, worksheets, community guidelines, and the Track Placement Assessment to help you get started with clarity and confidence.

I'm happy to be part of the Community!

Ty I am so excited to be here to learn