GrantTalk Ep 50: Grants to Protect Arctic Wildlife | World Wildlife Fund

GrantTalk Ep 50: Grants to Protect Arctic Wildlife | World Wildlife Fund

The World Wildlife Fund is investing in innovative projects to protect fragile Arctic ecosystems. On the most recent episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch, author of The Queen of Grants, and host of this podcast, spoke with Elisabeth Kruger, Manager of Arctic Wildlife at the World Wildlife Fund. Their conversation revealed…

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GrantTalk Ep 49: An Organization That Helps Artists | Huntington Arts Council

GrantTalk Ep 49: An Organization That Helps Artists | Huntington Arts Council

What happens when creativity meets community? In this episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, sits down with Patty Eljaiek, Grants Coordinator for the Huntington Arts Council, to uncover how arts funding transforms lives, fuels local economies across Long Island, New York, and empowers artists…

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GrantTalk Ep 48: Nonprofit Management Fund in Milwaukee | Eloiza Altoro

When it comes to nonprofit success, passion alone isn’t enough. Infrastructure, leadership, and sustainability are the quiet forces that turn a good idea into a lasting impact. That’s why in this episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, sits down with Eloiza Altoro, Fund Advisor…

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GrantTalk Ep 47: How One Nonprofit Got $4,500 to Build Ramps for Seniors and Veterans | RiverLife

GrantTalk Ep 47: How One Nonprofit Got $4,500 to Build Ramps for Seniors and Veterans | RiverLife

When a wheelchair ramp becomes a gateway to hope, community, and independence, you know the power of a grant has truly been realized. On this inspiring episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, CEO and founder of GrantWatch.com, sits down with Melanie Reeves, Executive Director of RiverLife, a nonprofit bringing critical home repairs, disaster relief, and volunteer…

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GrantTalk Ep 46: $200K in Grants for Arts and Science Immigrant Organizations | Vilcek Foundation

GrantTalk Ep 46: $200K in Grants for Arts and Science Organizations | Vilcek Foundation

What do a biomedical scientist and an art historian have in common? Maybe more than you think; especially when their shared legacy powers one of the most generous grantmaking institutions supporting immigrants in the arts and sciences today. In Episode 46 of GrantTalk, host Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of “The…

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GrantTalk Ep 45: FFP Connects Nonprofits with Pro Bono Certified Financial Planners (CFPs)

GrantTalk Ep 45: FFP Connects Nonprofits with Pro Bono Certified Financial Planners (CFPs)

In our newest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com and author of The Queen of Grants, visits with Rachel Roth, Senior Director of Grants and Programs at the Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP). With a personal passion for financial literacy that stems from being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Libby opens…

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GrantTalk Ep 44: From Combat to Compassion, Serving Vets with Grants, Grit, and America Cares Too

Welcome to another episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com. Today’s conversation features Homer Lee Bizzle III, CEO of America Cares Too, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through advocacy, food assistance, housing, and mental health services. About Homer Lee Bizzle III and America Cares Too Homer Lee Bizzle III…

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GrantTalk Ep 43: Community Fund Ohio Empowering the Disabled with Grants | Sharon McGraw

GrantTalk Ep 43: Community Fund Ohio Empowering the Disabled with Grants | Sharon McGraw

Community Fund Ohio is changing lives by supporting individuals with disabilities and the nonprofits that serve them! Welcome to another enlightening episode of the GrantTalk podcast hosted by The Queen of Grants and founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, Libby Hikind. the foundation’s innovative approach was highlighted in a conversation with Sharon McGraw, Grant Program Officer…

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GrantTalk Ep 42: CLIR Digitization Grants Preserve History | Alyson Pope – Sharon M. Burney

In this episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, chats it up with two dynamic grantmakers from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). Alyson Pope and Sharon Burney bring their expertise as project officers overseeing grant funding, offering invaluable insights into what happens…

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GrantTalk Ep 41: FFAR Is Fueling Innovation with Agricultural Grants | Magda Galindo

Welcome to GrantTalk, the podcast where grants take center stage! Hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, this episode dives into the world of research funding with Magda Galindo, Director of Grants Management at the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). In this episode, Libby…

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The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO Hardcover – February 1, 2024

by Libby Hikind (Author)


In The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, Libby Hikind details her journey from a teacher to a grant writer to the CEO of GrantWatch. As you trace her journey to becoming both CEO and a media personality, you'll observe her courage and the unforeseen twists and turns that led her to the present day. This narrative will inspire confidence in your own ability to navigate the grant-seeking and grant-writing process.

  • How It All Began for Me
  • Your Questions Answered
  • How To Write a Grant?
  • Modeling Successful Grants
  • The Future of AI and Grant Writing