GrantTalk: Listen to Grant Success Stories and Grant Funders
GrantTalk explores the positive impact grants have on people, communities, and programs. We talk to nonprofit leaders, business executives, and development directors who have navigated the grant application process, sharing their challenges and triumphs. Our podcast also features conversations with a variety of funding sources (grantmakers), offering insights into what they look for in successful grant applications. Join us on GrantTalk to hear inspiring stories and gain valuable tips for making a difference through grants.
GrantTalk Ep. 57: Fellowship Funding for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease Research | Laura Douglas
Interested in fellowship grants for medical research? In GrantTalk Episode 57, Libby Hikind, Founder and CEO of GrantWatch, sits down with Laura Douglas, Grant Program Manager at the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF), to discuss how fellowship funding helps advance arthritis and autoimmune disease research.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What a research fellowship is and who qualifies
How ANRF's grant application and review process works
Common mistakes applicants make
Tips for writing stronger grant proposals
Why letters of support and clear project organization matter
Funding opportunities for arthritis and autoimmune disease research
How GrantWatch helps connect funders with qualified applicants
Whether you're a physician, researcher, grant writer, or nonprofit professional, this episode offers practical advice that applies to many types of grant applications.
🔗 Learn more about GrantWatch: https://www.grantwatch.com🔗 Arthritis National Research Foundation: https://curearthritis.org
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6 Aug 2026
GrantTalk Episode 56: Building a Stronger Community Through Grants | Cory Snowgren & Jessica Garcia
How can a small community secure funding for life-saving equipment, major community projects, and long-term growth? In this episode of Grant Talk, host Libby Hikind sits down with City Manager, Jessica Garcia, and Fire Chief, Cory Snowgren, to discuss how the City of Denison has successfully used grants to fund critical community initiatives.Learn how Denison secured funding for grain bin rescue equipment that could save lives during agricultural emergencies and how the city is bringing an ambitious $18.5 million wellness center project to life through diversified funding and strategic partnerships. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ How to find grants that fit your project ✅ Why partnerships increase grant success ✅ The importance of sustainability in grant-funded programs ✅ Tips for researching and writing stronger grant applications ✅ How communities can diversify funding sources ✅ Real-world examples of successful grant projects Whether you're a nonprofit leader, municipal official, educator, firefighter, or grant writer, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply to your own funding efforts. 📌 Learn more about GrantWatch and search thousands of grants: GrantWatch 📚 Explore The Queen of Grants book series: GrantWatch Books 🎙️ Subscribe for more Grant Talk interviews featuring successful grant recipients, funders, nonprofit leaders, and grant writing experts.
6 Aug 2026
GrantTalk Episode 55: Grant Funding for Veterans and Equine Therapy Programs | Day Iseminger
What happens when horses become healers? In this episode of GrantTalk, hosted by GrantWatch Founder and CEO Libby Hikind, we sit down with Day Iseminger of Woerth It Hollow, a nonprofit helping veterans and individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted programs, farming activities, and volunteer opportunities. Day shares how the organization grew from a volunteer effort into a life-changing nonprofit where horses help participants build confidence, reduce stress, learn practical skills, and find connection and purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn:
How equine therapy supports veterans and individuals with disabilities
Why horses can help reduce anxiety and build emotional connection
How nonprofits can start small and grow through grants
The importance of volunteerism and community support
How farming and animal care create meaningful life skills
If you are a nonprofit leader, grant seeker, veteran advocate, or simply love stories about organizations making a difference, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more GrantTalk interviews featuring nonprofits, grant success stories, and funding insights. 📌 Learn more about Worth It Hollow: Worth It Hollow Official Website 📌 Explore thousands of grant opportunities: GrantWatch.com 📚 Books by Libby Hikind: The Queen of Grants The Queen of Grants II
Inside a recent episode
GrantTalk Ep 52: Boundless Futures: Fueling Women Founders with Grit, Grants, and Guidance
Published 18 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] My view of this is I think it takes a full village to help women. so it's anywhere between you know 10 000 to 25 to 30 000 and these are all grants as long as you you know are eligible for our grant you fill out you know the application process which can be a little extensive and then we do a video interview with you and then we obviously check the financials and your business plan and And so every quarter we award between, you know, four to seven individual grants. And it used to be twice a year we award nonprofit grants. But this year in 2025, we decided to evolve our nonprofit work. And we are awarding one nonprofit a year, but 100 grand. […]
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