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 Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations to address health needs and access to healthcare among underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and general operating support in the following areas of focus: m...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and inves...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding will be issued for small but crucial capital improvement projects in the following categories: Facility up...
Grant to an Illinois local education agency, institution of higher education, vocational center, cooperative, nonprofit, or school to provide professional development programming to paraprofessionals in the education sector. Applicants must complete the required r...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income youth in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority areas include food security, accessible healthcare, affordable hou...
Grants to Illinois nonprofits to provide services for victims of violence from designated disadvantaged communities. Registrations must be completed before applying. Funded services will address the needs of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, ...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations to strengthen base-building and community organizing efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist communities that address structural drivers of mental health, substance us...
Grants to Illinois public schools and school districts, intermediate service centers, non-profit organizations, and consultants to assist students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for restorative practices that offer an evidence-based alternative to excl...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to provide legal services hotlines for residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for regional hotlines that offer free legal advice, information, related materials, and referrals to low-income individuals. Eligi...
Grants to Illinois qualifying nonprofit organizations to provide free legal advice and support to low-income residents regarding non-criminal or traffic violations. Funding is intended to serve those who do not have or cannot obtain legal representation. Eligible ...