GrantTalk Ep 25: Colocation America and K-12 STEM Innovation Grants

GrantTalk, episode 25 is live! Host, Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch, is joined by Samantha Walters, Senior Strategist of Colocation America. Unlike a foundation or a government agency, Colocation America is a corporation that is actively giving back through grants, specifically with their STEM Innovation Grants. What is STEM and Why Is It…

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GrantTalk Ep 24: The Pilcrow Foundation Offers Grants for Books for Rural Libraries and Disaster Relief

In our brand new episode of GrantTalk, host Libby Hikind speaks with Karren Timmermans, President and Executive Director of the Pilcrow Foundation. This foundation offers grants for rural libraries across the United States. Through in-kind donations, the goal is to provide these public rural libraries with hardcover children’s books. Karren explains that the organization began…

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GrantTalk Ep 23: Grant Writing Tips from Expert Grant Writer Helena Kosoff

Libby Hikind is back with another episode of GrantTalk! The founder of GrantWatch welcomes Helena Kosoff Sullivan, an experienced grant writer and consultant, to share her expertise in the field. Helena, a founding member of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), provides invaluable advice drawn from her extensive experience as both a…

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GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council: Arts Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses

On our most recent episode of Grant Talk, Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swan, Director of Grants and Operations at the St. Johns County Cultural Council. The discussion highlights the various grant opportunities available through the Cultural Council, specifically those that promote tourism, arts, culture, and heritage in St. Johns County, Florida. St. Johns Supports Arts…

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GrantTalk Ep 21 | 10,000 Degrees Helps Low Income Students Go To College

GrantTalk is thrilled to introduce Traci Lanier, the Vice President at 10,000 Degrees. 10,000 Degrees is dedicated to closing the educational opportunity gap for students from underserved communities, in short, they help low income students go to college. In this episode, Traci shares the story behind the organization and how their grant-writing efforts have propelled…

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GrantTalk Ep 20 | Katie Reusch Explains the Youth Service America Grants for Youth

In Episode 20, Katie Reusch from YSA Youth Service America and Libby explores the transformative power of grants for youth. Since it evolved from the Roosevelt Centennial Youth Project in 1986, YSA has been at the forefront of engaging young individuals in impactful projects. Discover how YSA’s grants support young changemakers and gain insights into…

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GrantTalk Ep 19 | PEO Insights for Nonprofits and Small Businesses with Matthew Berkowitz

Welcome to another episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch and the author of The Queen of Grants. In this episode, Libby sits down with Matthew Berkowitz, a Business Advisor for G&A Partners, to talk about his Professional Employer Organization (PEO) insights and how they can help nonprofits and…

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GrantTalk | Ep 18: Grant Tips, Superman and The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Welcome to another adventurous episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO. Step into the Fortress of Solitude (a reference to Superman), where experts share their insights and experiences. In this episode, Libby is joined by…

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GrantTalk Ep: 17 | Net Is Up: B2B Cybersecurity for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

Welcome to GrantTalk, the podcast where experts share their insights, hosted by Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants. In Episode 17, we kick off our Business to Business (B2B) segment, focusing on cybersecurity. B2B involves transactions and communications between businesses. Contact the Net Is Up for…

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GrantTalk Ep 16: Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the Grant Application Process

Welcome to this compelling episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, the founder and CEO of GrantWatch and the author of The Queen of Grants. In this segment, Libby and her guest, Jessica Lewis, the Community Projects Manager at the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, examine a critical question that grant seekers want to know: What…

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