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 $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for community service projects focused on food, di...
Grants to Minnesota post-secondary institutions and officer training facilities to train police officers on the use of force. Funding is intended for programs that recreate realistic scenarios as training tools, address the mental and physical health impacts of co...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota auto repair and service shops in eligible locations for projects that reduce pollution. Funding is intended to implement cleaning and painting activities and repair methods that result in reduced energy consumption, emissions, ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives and programs that improve community wellness. Previous grants have supported children's museums, schools, f...
Grants of $500 and grants of up to $1,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for arts activities and events in eligible regions. In addition, scholarships are offered to local youth to study string instruments. Grant funding is intended for various arts-related ...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, and scholarships of $250 to individuals to support the arts in eligible regions. Grant funding is intended to promote artistic projects that benefit the community. Scholarship funds can be applied toward...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individual property owners in eligible locations for the implementation of energy-efficient improvements. Applicants must schedule an energy audit prior to applying. Funding is intended for new energy-sa...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, building owners, and property managers for the implementation of solar upgrades in new buildings. Funding is intended to offer opportunities for commercial and multifamily buildings to lower electricity usage and reduce...
Grants to Minnesota qualifying retail petroleum dispensers to promote the sale of biofuels throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to increase sales of and access to motor fuel blends containing a minimum of fifteen percent ethanol. Funding may be used...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to foster economic advancement for under-resourced, underserved, and low-income communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include workforce development, housing, entrepreneurship and small business, and asset building...