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 Iowa nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local government agencies to provide programming for low-income families. Eligible projects should improve employment, lower dependence on government assistance, improve education, and reduce th...
Grants to Iowa boards of health, Native American tribal councils, and county boards of supervisors to receive additional training for medical examiners and investigators. Funding is intended to provide professional development and training to personnel in the form...
Contract for services to an Iowa nonprofit or for-profit organization to provide advertising and marketing services. New applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a few days to complete. Funding is intended to support marketing and communic...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa government agencies, volunteer organizations, and service organizations for tree-planting initiatives on public property. Funding is intended to diversify state tree species, increase access to parks in disadvantaged communities, an...
Grants to Dubuque Region, Iowa event organizers for the development, marketing, and promotion of recreational events that will benefit local residents. Applicants must explain how the activity or event will benefit the residents of Dubuque Region and must specify ...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agency animal shelters for activities to benefit animals in eligible communities. Funding is intended for organizations that provide the following services: humane education, emergency animal car...
Grants to Iowa for-profit businesses in eligible locations to promote business growth and development. Funding is intended for innovative, sustainable proposals that will result in improved revenue and business expansion. The goal of the program is to assist parti...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, churches, and schools for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of education, community betterment...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa charities, organizations, and individuals for a variety of needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for support in the following categories: economic development, disaster relief, environment, education and/or youth, and comm...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote and support lifelong learning and higher education. The Foundation limits awards to nonprofit ...