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 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
Award to a Minnesota nonprofit organization to recognize collaborative efforts to address community needs. The award is intended to honor organizations that serve residents and disadvantaged populations. The goal of the award is to acknowledge the work of private founda
Award to a Minnesota nonprofit organization to recognize exceptional efforts to prevent and eradicate racism. The award is intended to honor an organization that has demonstrated outstanding work fighting prejudice and promoting inclusivity. Organizations may self-nomin
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and Tribes to support arts education initiatives. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to art supplies, administrative costs, advertising, and equipment. Applicant organ
Award to a Minnesota nonprofit organization to recognize creative work in addressing community needs. The award program is intended to honor organizations that have displayed creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation in their strategies and solutions. Organizations ma
Award to a Minnesota nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding advocacy efforts. The award is intended to honor an organization that has implemented successful and effective strategies that significantly impacted the organization's constituency. Organizations may
Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota and Minnesota artists in eligible counties for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support training, equipment, supplies, and facility rentals, as well as expenses incurred for performances and the creative
Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and nonprofit arts presenters and producers in eligible locations to support general operations. The goal of the program is to provide the arts sector with support that is vital for the overa
