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 $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance organizational effectiveness and capacity. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen operations, leadership, strategy, and communication ...
Grants to California local education agencies including school districts, charter schools, and COEs to promote service learning among high school seniors. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for professional development...
Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and Tribes in eligible counties for programs and projects that promote animal welfare. Funding is intended to provide operating support for activities such as shelter and support to pets, wild...
Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit and public organizations, municipalities, public schools, Tribes, and artists in eligible locations to produce new artwork. Eligible art fields include, but are not limited to, dance, film, graphic design, music, pain...
Grants to California organizations for initiatives to benefit residents and visitors and improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of community betterment, historical and cultural preservation, local be...
Fellowship to a California early-career curator or curatorial team in eligible locations to receive mentorship in the field. This opportunity is meant to give early-career curators a space to mount exhibitions, under the close mentorship and guidance of experience...
Grants to California nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. New applicants and applicants who did not receive funding when they last applied must attend a workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist ...
Grants to California school districts and county offices of education to create a communication system between first responders and schools to reduce student trauma. Funding is intended for the development of a system that will allow different professionals to col...
Grants to California local and state governmental agencies and tribal organizations for pavement projects using recycled materials. Funding is intended to produce public access roads, bike trails, and pedestrian pathways while at the same time encouraging recyclin...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to protect the environment and benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, youth development and education, and rec...