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
Opportunity for Virginia qualifying entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants will have a chance to meet with business advisors, develop a business plan, take part in a pitch competition, and compete for fundi...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Virginia youth-serving nonprofit organizations and government agencies for youth behavior support in eligible regions. Funding is intended for training and services to enhance the ability of out-of-school programs to promote positive beha...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and public and private schools for community programs in eligible locations. Requests that support scholarships for underrepresented populations or that demonst...
Opportunity for Virginia companies and entrepreneurs in eligible locations to compete for funding and participate in a business development program. The opportunity includes a requirement to participate in a boot camp to help participants assess their entrepreneur...
Opportunity for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to assist career-oriented individuals who have previously been incarcerated. Through classroom training and work ex...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit and tribal organizations and crisis centers to provide services to victims of assault. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for the establishmen...
Grants to Virginia local government agencies for programs to serve at-risk youth and improve the juvenile justice system. Funding is intended for programs in the following areas of focus: behavioral health, disproportionality in the juvenile justice system, youth ...
Grants to Virginia local government agencies for summer enrichment programs for at-risk youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for summer programs that will prevent youth from turning to cr...
Grants to Virginia government agencies and nonprofit organizations to prevent hate crimes. Funding is intended to minimize bias-motivated incidents by supporting institutions and/or nonprofits within a locality that may be at risk for targeted, bias-motivated viol...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Priority is given to nonprofits demonstrating strong management and a proven track record of accomplishments. Collaborative proposals are encouraged. Elig...