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2025 is drawing to a close. Beyond family gatherings and time with friends, it offers a chance to pause and reflect. It’s a moment to recognize what’s possible when a dedicated team works toward a shared vision. At GrantWatch, the past year brought growth, creativity, and momentum. It showed how focus, collaboration, and purpose can accelerate impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we look back, we invite you to follow along and see what we accomplished together in 2025. From publishing milestones to platform growth and new tools, the year reflects steady progress and intentional work. What follows is a snapshot of the ideas, initiatives, and people that shaped GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong> and set the stage for what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Queen of Grants Had a Busy Year<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In early 2024, Libby wrote and published The Queen of Grants<\/em>. It marked the beginning of an ambitious publishing journey. Now, Libby is deeply involved in writing the sequel. The first episode of GrantTalk<\/em> also aired two years ago, launching a platform for thoughtful conversations and practical insights around grants and nonprofit success. Now, at the end of 2025, the podcast has grown<\/a> <\/strong>to 52 episodes, a testament to consistent effort and audience engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Publishing expanded rapidly as well. Within a single year, seven children\u2019s books were released<\/a>, <\/strong>each accompanied by a corresponding coloring book. What began as a single title evolved into a growing catalog, reflecting both creative vision and disciplined execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch in 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At GrantWatch, content production reached new heights across our platforms. Grant-focused news articles were published daily, with readership more than doubling to almost 2M article views. Social media content followed closely behind. Each post aimed to inform, educate, and connect communities to funding opportunities. Customer service standards also remained high. Careful review processes and around-the-clock grant alerts helped ensure subscribers never missed an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the scenes, we achieved significant operational milestones. The GrantWatch<\/a> website underwent a complete redesign, new features and searches were rolled out, and an AI-powered grant-writing tool<\/a> was introduced. A 20-day challenge strengthened internal workflows, while improvements in videography, management, and technical development positioned the organization for long-term scalability. International collaboration also advanced, with continued progress on code and systems designed to improve efficiency and outcomes heading into 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New tools and initiatives took shape as well, including the early development of our new affiliate program. We expect to expand our reach through partner websites in the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, this year underscored the importance of people. Perseverance through personal and health challenges, unwavering commitment to excellence, and a shared sense of responsibility to one another defined the culture behind the accomplishments. The team’s collective strength made it possible to build and launch more than ever in one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Heartfelt Wish from GrantWatch <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before we close the door on 2025, we’d like to acknowledge our subscribers and all who use the GrantWatch database. None of our progress would be possible without our loyal subscribers and the grant seekers who rely on GrantWatch every day. We recognize the persistence, resilience, and determination it takes to search for funding, write proposals, and keep meaningful work moving forward. It\u2019s a challenging path, and we\u2019re proud to stand alongside you as part of your support community, providing tools, resources, and timely information to help turn effort into opportunity. Your commitment inspires our work, and we\u2019re honored to be part of your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s to a bright, happy, successful year in 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Libby Hikind<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, founded GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 10,000 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 60 funding categories. Additionally, it lists grants for nonprofits<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, grants for small businesses<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, grants for government agencies<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and grants for Individuals<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the AI Grant Writing Tool<\/strong>, AI Grant Searching Tool<\/strong>, and My Grant Calendar<\/strong><\/em>, making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. Members can upgrade to MemberPlus+<\/strong><\/em><\/a> for complete grant details, eligibility criteria, and application information. With 21 powerful features, live customer support, and weekly GrantTalk<\/strong><\/em><\/a> podcast episodes, GrantWatch is the go-to resource for finding grants and turning funding opportunities into awarded grants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Libby is also the author of seven children\u2019s books and companion coloring books (with more coming), available at\u00a0libbyhikind.com,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>Amazon<\/a>, <\/a><\/span>and your online boo<\/span>kstores.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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