# About GrantWatch — what it is and what it is not

> GrantWatch is a private grant search and listing directory. It does not award grants or give money. Here is what it does, and who built it.

Source: https://www.grantwatch.com/about/

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# About GrantWatch

GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform that helps nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, schools, researchers, tribal organizations, and individuals find grants, research funders, write proposals, manage applications, track awards, and oversee post-award reporting in one system.

## What is GrantWatch, in one sentence?

GrantWatch does not award grants. We list currently available grants and make them available to you through a subscription website. We add new grants daily.

Roughly 70% of our directory comprises of grants from private foundations, public foundations, corporations and charities. The remaining 30% of grants found are from local, state, and federal government funding sources.

The company was opened in 2010 and is reachable by phone, email and live chat. Contact .

## What does GrantWatch not do?

GrantWatch is a grant listing directory - we are not the funding source. Therefore, we do not approve applications, award grants, or give money.

We are a grant search engine and listing directory, and therefore, we do not have access to this information. Once a customer clicks on any grant of interest, they are directed to the grant funder's site to complete and submit their application.

Read the verification standard

## Why is there a fee?

Grants themselves are free to apply for via official government portals; GrantWatch charges solely for search database features.

We provide a service, saving you endless hours of research, time, and stress! You can search for grants on your own for free, but many organizations prefer to pay for the convenience of having them all in one place! We specialize in listing grants from foundations that aren't publicly available.

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## Who built it?

Libby Hikind is the Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com. Holds a post-master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision.

Libby is often referred to as the 'Queen of Grants.' Libby opened GrantWatch in 2010 after retiring from her 29+ years as a teacher with the New York City Department of Education.

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GrantWatch listings are compiled from public records, including IRS Form 990 filings, funder postings and government announcements. GrantWatch does not issue grants and does not make funding determinations. Eligibility rules, award amounts and deadlines are set independently by each funder and are subject to change.

Listings are provided AS IS. GrantWatch does not warrant that any listing is accurate or complete. You are responsible for verifying grant deadlines and eligibility requirements directly with the funder before you apply. Read the full terms .