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June 20, 2025 โ€ข 22 mins

GrantTalk is back with another powerful episode, hosted by Libby Hikind, Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, and author of The Queen of Grants! ๐Ÿ‘‘

๐Ÿ“š In this episode, Libby sits down with Elizabeth (Liz) Boylan, Grants Officer at The Vilcek Foundation. This private operating foundation celebrates the vital contributions of immigrants to the arts and sciences in the United States. ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿงฌ

๐Ÿ’ฌ Liz shares how the foundation not only uplifts immigrant voices through grant funding but also awards unrestricted $200,000 prizes to outstanding foreign-born artists, curators, and scientists whose work shapes American culture and progress. They explore:

โœ… The origins of The Vilcek Foundation and its immigrant foundersโ€™ vision

โœ… How nonprofits can apply for grants to support immigrant artists and communities

โœ… Who qualifies for the $200K Vilcek Prizes, and how recipients are selected

โœ… The foundationโ€™s commitment to Native American land acknowledgment and inclusive exchange

โœ… Real examples of immigrant excellence โ€” from visual arts to biomedical science

โœ… The kinds of projects that excite the foundation most and what theyโ€™re looking for in future grantees

๐ŸŽฏ Plus: Libby asks how posting the grant on GrantWatch.com has helped the foundation spread its mission and reach more nonprofits across the U.S. and its territories.

๐Ÿ“… Current Grant Opportunity: Open now through June 30, 2025, for nonprofits supporting immigrant artists! Grants promote diversity in the arts, sciences, education, and humanities.

๐Ÿ”— Links & Resources:

๐Ÿ’ธ Vilcek Foundation Immigrant Artists Grant (via GrantWatch): https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/218157

๐ŸŒ The Vilcek Foundation Website: https://vilcek.org/

๐Ÿ“ฌ Contact Liz Boylan: elizabeth.boylan@vilcek.org

๐Ÿ” Find More Grants on GrantWatch: https://www.grantwatch.com

๐Ÿ“– Libbyโ€™s Book โ€“ The Queen of Grants: https://www.grantwatch.com/book

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