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 $10,000 and in-kind support to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals that provide services to minority communities. Focus areas include education, health, social justice, and workforce develop
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and individuals for the preservation of culturally and historically significant sites in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for a variety of activities, including res
Grants to Washington DC nonprofit community-based organizations for programs and activities that benefit Latino residents. Funding is intended to address social and economic needs, and to ensure that culturally and linguistically appropriate services are delivered to Sp
Grants of up to $35,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and academic institutions for community-based projects that enhance local watersheds and bodies of water. Funding is intended to improve water qu
Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations for mental health programs and projects benefitting women in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a wide variety of iniatives that empower women experiencing mental health issues. Eligible appli
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to address nutritional programs for children. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to increase
Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington, DC BIPOC-led CBOs, groups, and start-ups focused on systems change work that addresses racial injustice. Funds will be offered as general operating support for grassroots and community-led organizations that are pushing back agains
Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to enhance local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and humanities, and community end
Grant of $75,000 to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization to implement a green infrastructure program for local schools. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to assist schools in tran
Award to a Washington, DC legal services lawyer to recognize outstanding representation of poor or disadvantaged clients through full-time work at a nonprofit. Nominations are encouraged for lawyers who have demonstrated both exemplary skills as a legal professional and