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 $4,000 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin middle and high schools in the funding source's service area for agricultural education programs and classroom equipment in local schools. Funding is intended to provide students with modern resources that wil
Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include housing, food, education, and the arts. Funding may be requested to support general operations, projects, and direct services. Proposals
Grants to Illinois and Iowa universities, colleges, nonprofit organizations, and governmental organizations in eligible regions for research and public education programs related to climate change. The purpose of funding is to raise awareness of the challenges and to fa
Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois qualifying nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help meet the future and current needs of organizations that serve local residents. Eligible applicants have been established fo
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to serve seniors. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that:
Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations, municipalities, units of government, and faith-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Grants may be requested for projects, programs, and general support. Funding is intende
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community-based groups for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts and cultural activities that benefit local communities. Eligible arts projects take place in and se
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that advance health in the areas of research, education, prevention, promotion, access, and direct health
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties for programs in education, youth, families, mental health, and capacity building. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Applicants must be located i
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that enhance the local quality of life, address a comm
