{"id":392,"date":"2024-07-16T12:40:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T12:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/?p=392"},"modified":"2025-12-04T21:55:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:55:41","slug":"granttalk-ep15-inspire-creativity-with-arts-services-inc-and-grantwatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep15-inspire-creativity-with-arts-services-inc-and-grantwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"GrantTalk Ep15 |  Inspire Creativity with Arts Services Inc. and GrantWatch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"GrantTalk Ep 15: Inspire Creativity with Arts Services Inc and GrantWatch\",\n  \"description\": \"In this episode of GrantTalk, we explore how Arts Services Inc supports creativity and how GrantWatch can help find grants for creative initiatives.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Libby-Jen-Holly-E15-You-Tube-Thumbnail-copy.jpg\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2024-07-16T00:00:00-05:00\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT17M12S\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BVx13bLrg7c?si=IHAY5Xw7zZl17CCU\",\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"GrantWatch\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/logo.jpg\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GrantTalk Ep15 | Inspire Creativity with Arts Services Inc. and GrantWatch\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BVx13bLrg7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this empowering episode of <strong>GrantTalk<\/strong>, host <strong>Libby Hikind<\/strong>, founder and CEO of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong>, welcomes two remarkable women from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiwny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts Services Inc.<\/a><\/strong> of Western New York. <strong>Jen Swan-Kilpatrick<\/strong>, the director, and <strong>Holly Grant<\/strong>, the grants manager, join Libby (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Queen-Grants-Teacher-Grant-Writer\/dp\/B0CTGSC12Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Queen of Grants<\/a><\/strong>) to discuss their organization&#8217;s mission and their critical work in supporting the arts community through grant funding. With a combined 40 years of experience in the nonprofit arts sector, Jen and Holly provide invaluable insights into the grant application process, their organization&#8217;s impact, and the importance of accessible funding for small and micro nonprofits and individual artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Arts Services Inc. of Western New York<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mission and History:<\/strong> Founded 12 years ago to fill a gap in arts services in Western New York, they provide grants and support to the local arts community, covering multiple counties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Programs and Services:<\/strong> They offer various grants, including capacity building, afterschool programs, and support for individual artists and small nonprofits. They emphasize accessibility and support for applicants, providing training and draft reviews to help applicants succeed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant Application Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review and Approval:<\/strong> Applications are first reviewed for eligibility by staff, then evaluated by a peer review panel of artists and arts administrators. Final recommendations are approved by the board of directors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common Mistakes:<\/strong> Applicants sometimes fail to read eligibility guidelines or make simple errors in their submissions. The organization encourages applicants to take advantage of information sessions and draft reviews to avoid these mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tips for Success:<\/strong> Applicants should have a well-formulated idea before applying and ensure their budget and narrative align. Demonstrating the need and potential impact of the grant is&nbsp;important.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact and Notable Projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Small Grants with Big Impact:<\/strong> Many of their grants are relatively small but can significantly boost the capacity and effectiveness of the recipients. Examples include providing a laptop for a small nonprofit supporting African-American veterans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diverse Art Forms:<\/strong> They fund a wide range of arts and cultural activities, from public art programs to music recording projects and field trips for students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnership with GrantWatch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Promotion and Visibility:<\/strong> GrantWatch helps promote Arts Services Inc.&#8217;s grants, attracting new applicants and helping them find additional funding opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mutual Benefits:<\/strong> The partnership enhances the visibility and accessibility of grants for small nonprofits and individual artists in the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Wrap Up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This episode\u2019s discussion underscores the importance of accessible funding and Arts Services Inc.\u2019s significant impact on the arts community. Partnering with GrantWatch, this intrepid organization continues to empower small nonprofits and individual artists, ensuring every community they touch is a thriving and diverse cultural canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tune in to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantTalk<\/a><\/strong> for more inspiring stories and insights into the world of grants. Don\u2019t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the GrantWatch channel for updates on future episodes. In addition, you can also listen to the podcast on iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>With close to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>8,000 grants<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;currently available,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\"><strong>MemberPlus+ subscription<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch FAQ<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;page. To see the great value of all 20 of the top GrantWatch features,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/is-grantwatch-worth-it.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;To conclude, see the latest episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, with host Libby Hikind. You don\u2019t want to miss this. Visit us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/grantwatch\/featured\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;weekly. 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