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 $15,000 to Iowa government agencies and nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that improve the local quality of life, including arts and culture, education, community better
Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Arkansas nonprofit organizations and food businesses in eligible counties to support the food supply chain. Funding is intended to meet local needs and increase capacity in regional and local foo
Grants of up to $4,500 to Iowa fire departments to help protect property and natural resources and save lives in rural areas of the state. Funding is intended to enable fire departments to improve their capacity to prevent and mitigate wildfires. Grant funds may be used
Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a broad range of activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community bette
Grants of up to $35,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and churches for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that support conservation efforts, preserve local heritage, promote recreati
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, community betterment, arts and culture, youth development
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to provide hospice care, end-of-life, and bereavement services. Funding is intended for programs, services, and projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applicants are located in o
Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area to support general operations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education in the areas of employment readiness and financial literacy. Eligi
Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities focused on health, education, and community vitality. Priority consideration is given to
Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations in eligible communities for projects and events that draw tourists from outside of the immediate area. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application to ensure t
