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 Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote public safety. Funding is intended for salary, equipment, training, technology, medical equipment, and other items that will enhance the safety of people located in the area served by the o...
Grants to Washington, DC community-based organizations for projects and activities that improve physical safety and security. Funding is intended for expenses associated with the construction, management, training, equipment purchases, and contracted personnel for...
Grant to a Washington, DC qualifying taxicab service to provide transportation to local military veterans traveling to and from social service and medical facilities. Funding is intended to provide veterans with high-quality, reliable transportation in the Washing...
Grants to Washington, D.C. community organizations to provide recovery housing and care services for individuals with opioid or stimulant use disorder. Funding is intended to support residential services, intensive care management, peer navigation services, and n...
Contract for services to a Washington, DC nonprofit or for-profit organization to provide substance abuse treatment and recovery support services for parenting and pregnant women. The selected substance use provider will conduct trauma-informed, comprehensive, out...
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for youth mentorship programming. Funding is intended for transformative mentorship programs that take place in a rehabilitation facility as well...
Opportunity for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to assist career-oriented individuals who have previously been incarcerated. Through classroom training and work ex...
Subsidies of up to $5,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC cab owners and operators of wheelchair-accessible taxis for repair and maintenance activities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding i...
Cooperative agreements to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to manage a foreign exchange leadership program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Organizations will be expe...
Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...