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 $8,000 to Iowa artists for visual arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for experimental visual arts projects in a variety of formats. Artists must b...
Grants of $3,000 to Iowa artists in eligible locations to support the research and development of an ambitious project. Applicants must submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that support under-resour...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit residents of local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, and community development. Funding is intended to support communiti...
Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, and for-profits to establish sites to provide services that address health and related social needs for rural residents. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Successful applicants will...
Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government agencies, academic institutions, for-profits, and maternal care hospitals to develop and coordinate networks that support maternal healthcare in rural areas. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Succe...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to improve the overall vitality and quality of life through their educational, soci...
Grants of $1,000 to Iowa K-8 teachers for initiatives and supplies that enhance the learning experience for students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enable teachers to purchase items that may otherwise prove unaffordable, including technology, equipme...
Grants to Iowa communities, counties, cities, and non-governmental organizations for projects to support outdoor recreation for the general public. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development, construction of facilities, parkland expansion, mul...
Grants to Iowa county governments for land conservation and capital projects. Funding is intended for a range of programs and projects, including environmental education, the protection and stabilization of resources, upgrade and repair of facilities, land acquisi...
Grants to Wisconsin and Iowa organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations and programs that create structural and systemic change in underserved and marginalized communities. Eligible projects pr...