In The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, Libby Hikind details her journey from a teacher to a grant writer to the CEO of GrantWatch. As you trace her journey to becoming both CEO and a media personality, you'll observe her courage and the unforeseen twists and turns that led her to the present day. This narrative will inspire confidence in your own ability to navigate the grant-seeking and grant-writing process.
This book is structured into five sections and goes beyond mere theory by providing practical insights into crafting each part of a grant application. Each segment is enriched with anecdotes, lessons learned, and practical advice. Furthermore, there is a dedicated section featuring model responses for various components commonly found in grant applications
Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia businesses and property owners to renovate and upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with the redevelopment and rehabilitation of facades and interior spaces to visually improve the local st
Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: community development, education and youth, economic mobil
In-kind technical assistance valued at $10,000 to Virginia small businesses in eligible regions to offset the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Successful applicants will receive business coaching and targeted consulting, with access to a network of industr
Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide services to low- and moderate-income residents. Eligible programs must directly impact residents
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include health, human services, education, community and econ
Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington, DC area for programs with a focus on scientific or medical education and research. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application.
Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia congregations in eligible areas to maintain and preserve religious and historical spaces, buildings, and facilities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding is intended to help congregations enhance their ph
In-kind grant of $15,000 to a Tennessee or Virginia nonprofit organization in eligible locations for exterior facility maintenance. Applicant organizations must benefit children. Eligible services include but are not limited to window trim repair, siding repair, paintin
Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for high-quality cultural programs related to the humanities. Funding is intended for small-scale projects that explore the history, people, communities, and cultural traditions of Virginia, as well as issues an
Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia organizations to support the tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to market local programs and events, attract tourists to the area, and increase local lodging. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to mar
