Nicole Van Hyfte is the founder and CEO of The Van Hyfte Grant Lab, where she helps municipalities, nonprofits, schools, small businesses, and health service organizations secure the funding they need to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact!

Since launching in May of 2025, Nicole has built her business around one core belief: good work deserves to be funded. In just the first few months of 2026, she requested over $1.37 million in funding, helped clients secure more than $420,000 in awarded funds, and delivered several customized grant research reports through community partnerships.

But behind every “yes” is a stack of “not right now’s.” Nicole brings strategy, persistence, and a hands-on approach to every client she serves, helping them navigate the full funding journey—not just the wins.

Through The Van Hyfte Grant Lab, she is committed to making funding more accessible and helping organizations turn momentum into measurable impact.

Nicole Van Hyfte is the founder and CEO of The Van Hyfte Grant Lab, where she helps municipalities, nonprofits, schools, small businesses, and health service organizations secure the funding they need to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact!
Since launching in May of 2025, Nicole has built her business around one core belief: good work deserves to be funded. In just the first few months of 2026, she requested over $1.37 million in funding, helped clients secure more than $420,000 in awarded funds, and delivered several customized grant research reports through community partnerships.
But behind every &ldquo;yes&rdquo; is a stack of &ldquo;not right now&rsquo;s.&rdquo; Nicole brings strategy, persistence, and a hands-on approach to every client she serves, helping them navigate the full funding journey&mdash;not just the wins.
Through The Van Hyfte Grant Lab, she is committed to making funding more accessible and helping organizations turn momentum into measurable impact.

At Central Illinois Multimedia Group and D102, we're spotlighting local women who are leaders in our local businesses and communities! All throughout the month of April, we'll be featuring various women who are working hard to make Vermilion County and the surrounding areas a better place to live, thrive, and call home.

At Central Illinois Multimedia Group and D102, we're spotlighting local women who are leaders in our local businesses and communities! All throughout the month of April, we'll be featuring various women who are working hard to make Vermilion County and the surrounding areas a better place to live, thrive, and call home.