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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GrantTalk Ep 40: Artist-in-Residence Grants | Alexis Hyde, Director of Art & Outreach, Quinn Emanuel

Welcome back to GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch! Host Libby Hikind, author of Queen of Grants, chats with Alexis Hyde, Director of the Artist-in-Residence program at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP. Together, they explore how this groundbreaking art residency connects a prestigious law firm with local artists, sharing space, and creating a vibrant and enriching…

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GrantTalk Ep 39: Applying for Community Foundation Grants | Ryanne Jennings

Welcome to GrantTalk, where inspiring stories of philanthropy and community-driven grantmaking come to life! Hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, this episode features a captivating conversation with Ryanne Jennings, the President and CEO of the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ryanne’s passion for her community and the foundation’s mission…

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GrantTalk Ep 38: Grants For STEM Education and K-12 Students  | Dr. Allison J. Hamilton Molnar

Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch and host of GrantTalk, recently sat down with Dr. Allison J. Hamilton Molnar of Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) for a unique conversation about nuclear energy and STEM education. This episode includes a brief history of CNTA. In addition, it takes a hard look at grants from the funder’s…

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GrantTalk Ep 37: Can Grants Turn Failure into Innovation | Tim Tramble Sr. of Saint Luke’s Foundation

In the latest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch, invites Tim Tramble Sr., President and CEO of the Saint Luke’s Foundation of Cleveland to share his grant-giving insights. They go on to discuss how Saint Luke’s prioritizes impact and equity in its philanthropic efforts. Saint Luke’s was established in 1997 with a $200…

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Episode 36 : Hitting The Right Note for Education With The Music Man Foundation | Sarah Lyding

Episode 36 : Hitting The Right Note for Education With The Music Man Foundation | Sarah Lyding

Welcome to GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO. In this engaging episode, Libby explores the world of music and its impact on education, well-being, and advocacy with Sarah Lyding, Executive Director of The Music Man Foundation. The…

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GrantTalk Ep 33: How Grants Empower Tourism at the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association | Nan Devlin

Did Tillamook County find the secret to boosting tourism and community growth? GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, is back with another exciting episode! The Queen of Grants, Libby Hikind, shares a meaningful conversation with Nan Devlin, Executive Director of the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association in Oregon. Over the past nine years, Tillamook County has been transformed…

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GrantTalk Ep 32: Strengthen Communities with United Way Funding | Jessica Safransky Schacht

Welcome to GrantTalk! In this insightful episode, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, dives deep into the world of community impact, equity, and collaborative philanthropy with Jessica Safransky-Schacht, COO of United Way of Racine County, Wisconsin. Together, they take an…

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GrantTalk Ep 30: Cherokee County Educational Foundation Grants for Teachers | Lisa-Marie Haygood

In the latest episode of GrantTalk, Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch, interviews Lisa-Marie Haygood, Director of the Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF). Through various grants, this foundation plays a pivotal role in supporting teachers, students, and educational staff in Cherokee County, Georgia. Join us as we explore how CCEF empowers educators and their communities, what…

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GrantTalk Ep 29: EREF Grants and Scholarships for Sustainable Waste Management | Dr. Suzie Boxman

Welcome to GrantTalk Episode 29! In this insightful conversation, Libby Hikind, founder of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, sits down with Dr. Suzie Boxman from the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) to discuss funding, research, and innovative solutions for sustainable waste management. 🌍♻️ 🌱 Who is Dr. Suzie Boxman, and What…

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