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 $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
Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit health and human services organizations for arts programming in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a virtual meeting prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects may be a pilot project, anticipated to conti
Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota and North Dakota arts and culture nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and libraries for arts programs and projects in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the cultural landscape of communities. Eligible applicant
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal nations, and government agencies to address the health needs of underserved individuals. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is for programs and projects that improve the health of fam
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit, civic, and community-based organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service area. Projects may fall into the following categories: disaster relief, environment, comm
Grants of up to $400 to Minnesota residents for outdoor projects to benefit pollinator species. Funding is intended to support the planting of native plants, trees, shrubs, and low-growing flowers. The goal of the program is to create new and improved habitats designed
