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 Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington, DC area for programs with a focus on scientific or medical education and research. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application.
Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs serving youth people. Funding is intended to support humanities programs that engage residents from the ages of 11 to 24. Eligible organizations use the humanities to help youth explore impor
Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC, nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for operating costs. Preference will be given to applicants serving local youth and underserved and underrepresented populations. Eligible a
Grants of $60,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for projects that improve nutrition and promote physical activity. Funding is intended to implement policy, systems, and environmental approaches to improving food and physical activity lifestyles. Approaches s
Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to improve the lives of the local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, health, and human services. Eligible programs are those wit
Grants to Washington, DC public charter schools to renovate school facilities. Funding is intended for construction and remodeling that will increase the number of students the schools are able to hold. The program is intended to increase the number and quality of space
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, universities, educational institutions, and businesses to provide cycling programming for youth in underserved communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that instruct youth on bicycle safety and mai
Grants to Washington, DC businesses, organizations, and individuals to establish and oversee charging stations for electric vehicles. Funding is intended to facilitate the use of charging stations in disadvantaged communities by ensuring a sufficient number of stations
Grants to Florida, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include humanitarian services, education, neglected and abused children, health care and medica
Grants to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve organizational security measures. Funding is intended to support applicants that are at risk of being targeted by terrorists. Eligible applicants are located within
