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 $40,000 to Connecticut organizations and agencies in eligible locations to address and prevent substance abuse. Funding is intended for projects and activities that respond to the negative impacts that opioid misuse has on the community. Eligible p...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofits for community benefit programs located in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include education, human services, and arts and culture. Special emphasis is given to the needs of youth, children, and families. Eligible pro...
Awards to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations to recognize and honor exceptional contributions to environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to acknowledge people and organizations that are making a lasting impact on the environ...
Grants to Connecticut school districts to improve educational outcomes in underperforming schools. Funding is intended to raise the achievement of students attending chronically low-achieving schools. Grants must be used for evidence-based strategies across four c...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for new initiatives and existing programs that address the needs...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, groups, and municipalities for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within a range of focus areas, including but not limited to youth activities, sports, enviro...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and public entities for projects that promote health equity. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is i...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and public and charitable hospitals for health and human services programs for economically disadvantaged populations. Priority will be given to proposals that focus on ill and economically underserved children or elde...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote child welfare and education throughout the state. Priority funding is intended for organizations that offer training programs to teachers at primary and secondary schools to teach skills that will enable chi...