GrantTalk Ep 12 | Impacting Communities: StreeHeat-Ministries, Inc. Succeeds with GrantWatch

The team at GrantNews cares deeply about our commitment to bringing our readers up-to-date information about grant funding and the application process. To that end, here’s a detailed look at how grant applications are evaluated, offering you an inside peek into the decision-making process and what makes a grant proposal stand out from the crowd….

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GrantTalk Ep 11| Secrets to Grant Writing & Community Engagement: Robynn Takayama

Discover the insider secrets to successful grant writing and the pivotal role of community engagement with Robynn Takayama, Grants Manager for the Community Challenge Grants in San Francisco. This episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, reveals practical tips and expert advice to…

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GrantTalk Ep10 | Mercy Medical Free Clinics Success with GrantWatch

Securing funding in the bustling nonprofit world can often feel like an uphill battle. But for Wayne Jackson, Executive Director of Mercy Medical Free Clinics in Florence, South Carolina, the journey has been nothing short of transformative, thanks to GrantWatch. Join Libby Hikind (The Queen of Grants) for this episode of GrantTalk and learn how…

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Episode 9 | How to Get a Music Education Grant for Children, with Libby Hikind and Kell Chole

Episode 9 of GrantTalk unlocks important grant application tips for the next time you apply to fund a children’s music education program. In this episode, Libby Hikind, CEO and author of The Queen of Grants, interviews Kell Chole, who won a grant and in-kind donations using GrantWatch to fund her nonprofit, the Institute of Traditional…

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Episode 8 | Grants for Children With Disabilities: CRIT TeletonUSA & Steven Silver

This latest episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, is about grants for children with disabilities. CEO and Podcast Host, Libby Hikind (The Queen of Grants) hears from Steven Silver, Grants Manager at the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute Teleton USA (CRIT USA). Located in San Antonio, Texas, the Institute provides critical support to children with cerebral palsy…

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Episode 7 | The Guest House: Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing Tips

In the latest episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, viewers are treated to an insightful conversation with Adam Helman, the Executive Director of the Guest House. Adam’s journey from corporate America to nonprofit leadership provides a compelling backdrop for his wealth of knowledge in grant writing and nonprofit management. Join host Libby Hikind, founder and…

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Episode 6 | Positive Change: Katy Sursa’s Grant Journey at UPC of Arkansas With GrantWatch

Welcome to GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch. In Episode 6, we visit the dynamic world of grant writing with Katy Sursa. She is a force for change at UCP United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas. Join host Libby Hikind (The Queen of Grants) as she uncovers the remarkable story of Katy’s journey, fueled by passion, perseverance, and…

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Episode 5 | T.I.M.E. Inc: Working With Urban Farming Grants and Microgrants for Farmers

Join us for GrantTalk, Episode 5, powered by GrantWatch, with host Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO! In this week’s episode, Libby speaks with LaGrand and Eric Elliott, two of the founders, (along with Dr. Cindy Ayers Elliott) of T.I.M.E. (To…

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Episode 4 | Help Comes to Haiti and the Mississippi Delta with Nonprofit Grants

On this week’s exciting episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, Libby Hikind (The Queen of Grants) has a one-on-one with Dina Ray, the Director of Development at But God Ministries. Dina takes Libby and her audience through the fascinating history of her faith-based nonprofit, from their start in Haiti, all the way back to the…

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GrantTalk Ep 3 | The Be Rose International Foundation Grant Story

In this inspiring Episode 3 of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, CEO of GrantWatch and the author of The Queen of Grants) sits down with Rosaline Bangura from the Be Rose International Foundation. Join them as they discuss the charity’s humanitarian efforts in Annapolis, Maryland; Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Be Rose International Foundation Journey Rosaline goes into…

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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