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 and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for educational projects related to the field of agriculture. Funding is intended to support activities and events conducted by organizations that include, but are not limited to, 4-H c
Grants to Minnesota tribes and governmental agencies for projects addressing climate change. Funding is intended for projects related to wastewater, stormwater, and community resilience. Priority will be given to BIPOC communities and communities with a high concentrati
Grants to Minnesota tribes to enhance tourism. Funding is intended to support the promotion and development of sustainable tourism. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to tourism initiatives, marketing, travel expenses, salaries, and third-party vendor servic
Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota community-based nonprofit organizations for events and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for staffing and labor costs related to setting up and taking down the projects, as well as for police a
Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota women-owned for-profit entities in eligible locations to promote business development. Funding is intended to assist women (or those who identify as female) business owners in achieving growth and success. Eligible applicants are majority o
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind services to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve oral health among residents, with a focus on addressing the oral healthcare needs of underserved populations. Funding may be used to support and promot
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of economic development, community service, environment, education and youth, disaster
Grants to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and individuals at educational institutions for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood groups, government agencies, and professional and business associations to plan projects that improve water quality in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an initial application prior to applying. F
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood groups, government agencies, and faith-based groups for short-term or small-scale projects to improve water quality in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an initial application pr
