GrantTalk Ep15 | Inspire Creativity with Arts Services Inc. and GrantWatch

In this empowering episode of GrantTalk, host Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch, welcomes two remarkable women from the Arts Services Inc. of Western New York. Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, the director, and Holly Grant, the grants manager, join Libby (The Queen of Grants) to discuss their organization’s mission and their critical work in supporting the…

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GrantTalk Ep 14 | Bookmobile Grants and Sunshine Family Outreach

Sunshine Family Outreach is leveraging grants to fuel their bookmobile initiative, bringing resources and hope to communities in need. In this episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants, we are introduced to an inspiring story of dedication to literacy. Bobbi Donovan, a retired…

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GrantTalk Ep 13 | Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Center: Supporting Women with Breast Cancer!  

For the past twenty years, the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Center has been a a guiding light for women in New Jersey, specifically women with breast cancer. The center is steadfast in its mission: To ensure that all women in New Jersey have access to essential breast healthcare services, including screenings, treatment, follow-up care, and…

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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 Successful 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 | How Mercy Medical Free Clinics Found 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 Grant for Children in Music, 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 Rehab of 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 Chicago – Tips for Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing 

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 | Katy Sursa’s Grant Journey at United Cerebral Palsy 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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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