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.
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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 47 | How One Nonprofit Got $4,500 to Build Ramps for Seniors and Veterans | RiverLife
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GrantTalk Ep 47 | How One Nonprofit Got $4,500 to Build Ramps for Seniors and Veterans | RiverLife
GrantTalk is back with another powerful episode, hosted by Libby Hikind, Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, and author of The Queen of Grants! 👑
📚 In this episode, Libby sits down with Melanie Reeves, Executive Director of RiverLife.
This Georgia-based nonprofit has transformed lives through wheelchair ramps, home repairs, disaster relief, and compassionate volunteer service
. 💪🏽🏡✨ 💬 Melanie shares how RiverLife mobilizes volunteers to meet critical needs for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities — and how they secured a $4,500 grant through GrantWatch to build five wheelchair ramps that helped individuals like 83-year-old Miss Mary regain access to her church and community.
They explore:
✅ How RiverLife was born from Melanie’s vision to bring church and community together
✅ The powerful impact of a single wheelchair ramp on someone’s independence ✅ RiverLife’s rapid grant success after subscribing to GrantWatch
✅ Their collaborative, faith-driven approach to volunteer mobilization
✅ Lessons from their response to a devastating EF4 tornado — and how it shaped their disaster relief program
✅ Tips for writing grants that align with a funder’s mission and values
🎯 Plus: Libby dives into how RiverLife is building internal grant writing capacity, and how their very first grant created a cascade effect that positions them for even greater funding success.
📅 Current Grant Opportunity: The Ramlose Foundation Grant offers up to $6,000 to nonprofits in Georgia and other New England states for human services, special needs, and community impact. Deadline: August 31, 2025. GrantWatch ID: #214675 🔗 Links & Resources:
💸 Ramlose Foundation Grant via GrantWatch: https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/214675
🌐 RiverLife Website: https://livetheriverlife.com/ 📬 Contact Melanie Reeves: mreeves@livetheriverlife.com
📖 Libby’s Book – The Queen of Grants: https://www.grantwatch.com/book
🔍 Search More Grants on GrantWatch: https://www.grantwatch.com
📱 Follow RiverLife on Instagram: @livetheriverlife
GrantTalk
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.
