Helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits find funding in 30 days without breaking the bank.

Learn from someone who has secured $2 million+ in funding for dozens of clients.

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$2M+

Funding secured for nonprofit initiatives

16+ 

Years in fundraising, grants, and nonprofit development

Millions

Funding secured for for-profit initiatives

Multi-sector

Experience across government, nonprofits, business, and the arts

Your Dream. Your Vision. Your Future.

Have a dream of starting a business, launching a nonprofit, or turning your creative passion into something more? You don't have to figure it all out alone!

Join Build Your Dream w/Emily, an encouraging, faith-inspired community designed to help you turn your ideas into action. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow, you'll gain access to practical resources, business and nonprofit templates, funding strategies, branding and marketing guidance, weekly Q&A sessions, and a supportive community of fellow dreamers and doers.

You'll find the tools, knowledge, and encouragement to move forward with confidence.

Your dream was given to you for a reason. Now it's time to build it!

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FAQs

  • Grant writing is the process of researching, preparing, and submitting proposals to secure financial support from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. For nonprofits, effective grant writing provides funding to launch programs, expand services, and build long-term sustainability. For small businesses, grants can fund startup costs, research, or expansion without requiring repayment. A strong grant proposal tells your story, shows your impact, and makes a clear case for why funders should invest in your mission.

  • Almost anyone can apply for grants—students, artists, small businesses, nonprofits, and community groups. The key is finding the right grant opportunity that matches your goals. Many grants are specific about eligibility, so reading requirements carefully is essential.

  • Fundraising is the organized effort of raising money from individuals, businesses, foundations, and government agencies. It includes campaigns, events, sponsorships, crowdfunding, and planned giving. Effective fundraising not only provides immediate resources but also builds relationships, community support, and long-term sustainability.

About Emily

Meet Emily Luz | Founder of Fuel and Inspire

Emily Luz brings over 24 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, business development, and nonprofit strategy.

With more than $2 million in funding secured, Emily has helped organizations turn ambitious visions into measurable impact. Her experience spans federal, state, corporate, and foundation funding, along with strategic planning and organizational development. She’s helped start-up nonprofits win grants in their first six months, wrote an awarded $268,000 CBDG, managed $1.5 million in grant funding, and written numerous government proposals for the business sector.

A trained visual and performing artist, Emily combines creativity with business expertise to help entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and visionaries overcome barriers, access resources, and build sustainable futures.

Through Fuel and Inspire, she is committed to helping others turn their dreams into reality!