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 qualifying nonprofit snowmobile organizations and clubs to maintain and develop snowmobile facilities and trails accessible to the public. Applicants are required to prequalify and some applicants must conduct a public hearing prior to applying....
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects focused on Jewish traditions and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for Initiatives and programs designed to deepen appreciation, awareness, and study of the cultural, historical, and spirit...
Grants to Illinois local governments for initiatives to improve energy efficiency in new builds and building retrofits. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, prequalify, and complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of fundi...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to benefit the economic, educational, and cultural interests of the community. Priority is given to organizations ...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to serve under-resourced communities with programs addressing the following areas of interest: quality education; economic growth and m...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to children, poverty, environment, education, disabilities, and community safety...
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...
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. Prop...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individual landowners, and government agencies to improve industrial sites. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support infrastr...
Grants and in-kind support to Illinois disadvantaged communities to expand urban forests in local communities. In addition to funds to purchase trees, participating communities will receive support in planning, program implementation, and developing or updating ma...