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 North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible regions for a wide range of projects and programs to benefit the community. Focus areas include education, health and human services, environment, and co
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota packaged food and beverage businesses for business growth. Priority businesses are those owned by typically marginalized entrepreneurs, such as women, people from BIPOC backgrounds, and veterans. Funding is intended to address any sp
Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota farmers to modernize and improve livestock-related equipment and infrastructure. Priority will be given to emerging farmers, generational transitions, and the production of livestock for Halal and Kosher markets. Funding is available
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, institutions, and tribal governments for projects to reduce and prevent food waste. Funds may be used for programs, staffing, or equipment/supplies to limit food waste and enable food rescue.
Fellowship of $5,000 to a Minnesota individual artist in eligible counties to celebrate and support work in a range of artistic areas. The fellowship program is intended to help promote and honor deserving artists and to enable them to pursue their art and further their
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public entities for projects to increase accessibility in the arts sector. Funding is intended to support activities and purposes that will have a long-term impact on the arts. Eligible expenses include pr
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economically disadvantaged, or rural populations. Funding is intended for the purpose of
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion; increase organizational capacity; and address
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for charitable and educational programs in eligible communities. Proposals should align with one of the following areas of focus: senior citizens, food shelves, youth, fire and first responders, and community. Eligible program
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, units of government, Tribal governments, and schools in eligible areas for arts activities that benefit the local community. Grant funds may be requested to publish, exhibit, perform, or create artistic works
