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 Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to protect the environment in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support innovative, impactful proje
Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improvements. E
Grants to Illinois individuals, artists, nonprofit organizations, and event producers for a range of arts initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide publicly accessible arts programming. Projects must be exhibited or p
Grants to Illinois small nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit state residents. Funding is intended for proposals addressing needs in the areas of economic and workforce development and housing. Funding priority will be given to applicants located in an area w
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to improve the recreational, cultural, educational, and economic environment for local residents. Grants are offered
Fellowships with stipends of $10,000 for Illinois graduate students in eligible locations to learn about social concerns and economic issues. The nine-month fellowship allows participants to work with staff, raise awareness of social issues, and learn more about the non
Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following focus areas: health care,
Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to bring visitors to the area, encourage hotel and motel stays, increase patronage of local businesses,
Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, human services, economic development, and art
Grants to Illinois high schools and institutions of higher education to promote workforce development in the clean energy field. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to recruit students for sectors that offer in-demand
