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 $350 to Illinois community gardens to support gardening projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable urban community gardens to purchase plantings, seeds, supplies, tools, soil, and materials from businesses that are funding source members. Th
Grants to Illinois and Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational projects and programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating expenses or programming that increases access to e
Grants of $500 to Illinois youth clubs and chapters of agricultural organizations for activities to enhance eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the quality of life for residents. Proposed projects will be evaluated for the tangible
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies in eligible counties for new or established programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of youth, education, and health and w
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, literacy, health, women and children, community development, and the environment. Eligible project
Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations, health care providers, social service agencies, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties to improve the health and well-being of local residents. Funding is intended for proposals
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to increase access to civil legal services, support pro-bono legal work, and educate the public about their legal rights. Emphasis is placed on programs serving those with limited means and those that are most vulnerable, such
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for arts activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of art, theater enrichment and education, music, and visual and per
Grants to Illinois nonprofit human services organizations for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, basic needs, homelessness, financial stability, youth de
Grants of up to $350 to Illinois teachers in eligible locations for agriculture-related classroom projects and curricula. Funding is intended for agriculture and agricultural science lessons that benefit students in grades 6-12. Examples of topics include soil, aquaponi