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 to Virginia parks and recreation departments and sports organizations for sports and recreation events in eligible communities. Funding is intended to promote sports tourism through athletic tournaments and events that will generate the greatest return on investm
Grants of $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and committees for initiatives related to history. Funding is intended to support local arts experiences, programs, and events. Applicants should plan to work with a local committee to develop projects
Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to improve the lives of the local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, health, and human services. Eligible programs are those wit
Grants to Virginia cities, counties, and towns to improve the operations of local fire departments. Funding is intended for the purchase of firefighting equipment and protective clothing, training, and the construction of new training facilities. Funding will be made on
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for activities that enhance physical security. Funding is intended to secure at-risk sites against the threat of terrorist attacks, with priority given to projects that protect and improve the safety of soft targets and crowded
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals and nonprofit arts organizations and galleries in eligible regions to contribute to a fine art collection. Funding is intended for the acquisition and delivery of t
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that address violence in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to develop solut
Grants to Virginia public school divisions for services to benefit secondary school students. Funding is intended to support programs allowing students to gain workforce and technical skills and to work towards a GED credential. The goal of the program is to provide an
Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations for general operating expenses in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that address the underlying causes of oppression and poverty and assist community-based
Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Funding is for programs that address the following focus areas: community development, education and youth, fin
