Welcome to The Grant Writing Expert Podcast.

Today’s guest is Persis Loomis, a grant consultant with a unique perspective shaped by her early work at the National Park Service and her current focus supporting museums, libraries, and arts organizations across California.

In this episode, Persis shares her insights on how the federal funding landscape has shifted, why many nonprofits are rethinking their reliance on federal grants, and how to design programs that remain fundable and mission-aligned, even in uncertain times.

If your organization is navigating funding instability or planning ahead for 2026, this conversation offers timely, practical advice you won’t want to miss.

Let’s dive in.