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 nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the needy in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: religion, public benefit, human services, health, environment, animals, education, arts and cult
Grants to Virginia educators in eligible locations for projects to enhance student learning and classroom success. The purpose of funding is to make an impactful difference in the education of young people by encouraging creativity, curiosity, and success in the classro
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Grants to Virginia jails for programs that address substance abuse. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to expand access to substance use disorder treatment and transitional services for individuals incarcerated in loc
Grants of up to $1,500 and $2,500 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. Currently funded programs are eligible
Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance mental health services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that support non-clinical services for mental health patients. Applications will be accepted from organizat
Fellowships of up to $5,000 to Virginia elementary, middle, and high school teachers in eligible locations to improve STEAM education. Funding is intended to promote workforce development and to enhance student learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering,
Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, agencies, public and private schools, and qualified teaching artists for arts-related programming and services. Funding is intended to support artist residencies that take place in schools or communities. The g
