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 government agencies for activities that improve statewide traffic data systems. Funding is intended for projects to collect, manage, and analyze data related to traffic records. The purpose of the funding is to support activities that address ob...
Grants to Illinois government and law enforcement agencies for activities to identify racial discrimination in traffic stops. Funding is intended to maintain and permit inspection of statistical information on the race and ethnicity of a driver for all motor vehic...
Grants to Illinois state law enforcement agencies for activities that advance highway safety. Funding is intended to support enforcement-related projects and programs within the focus areas of impaired driving, occupant protection, pedestrian safety, distracted dr...
Grants to Illinois state government agencies for programs that reduce and prevent death and injuries related to road accidents. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of highway safety training, prevention, public awareness, and educatio...
Grants of $20,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations for operating support for programs to advance civic engagement, policy change, and advocacy efforts in eligible regions. Funding may be used for any organizational needs, including salaries, techno...
Grant of $20,000 to an Illinois nonprofit organization for activities that address health, fitness, or medical needs in eligible locations. The funding source promotes continuing medical education and patient education and supports regional charitable organization...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for arts and music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster engagement and excitement around the arts. Eligible projects are visual arts or music-based ...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Past grant recipients served the local community in a wide range of areas, including library resources for high schools, theater arts ...
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 improveme...
Grants to Illinois qualifying local governments for professional tree inventories and urban forest management plans. Funding is intended to prioritize canopy improvement and enhance long-term forest health through strategic planning and maintenance. Grant recipien...