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 Vermont nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that display a strong and stable presence in their community as arts service providers. Eligible applicants offer high-quality programming,
Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations for new or ongoing humanities-related projects that benefit the public. Funding is intended to provide people with an opportunity to engage with the humanities in their communities. The grant is available to supp
Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind technical support to Vermont nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for tree-planting projects in high-priority and underserved locations. Funding is intended to increase urban tree canopy, improve water quality, and en
Grants and in-kind support to New Hampshire and Vermont rural public libraries to develop children's library programs. Libraries will receive book donations, book and storytelling presentations, an author or illustrator visit, and a grant to support library programming.
Fellowship of $1,200 to a USA individual for research projects about the history of the state of Vermont. Funding is intended to support original research and writing that culminates in a product, such as an article or essay. Proposals that address topics designed to fi
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York municipalities, faith groups, educational institutions, organizations, and tribes to address the needs of older adults in eligible regions. The purpose of the grant program is to provi
In-kind grants of a storytelling program and new children's books to Vermont and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and facilities that provide summer programming to children from disadvantaged populations. The program is intended to encourage children to read more o
Grants of up to $10,000 to Vermont and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Focus areas include education, environment, health and nutrition, and children. Eligible activities must serve the
Grants of up to $1,000 to Vermont individuals in eligible regions for historical research projects. Funding is intended for projects that focus on a place, organization, person, or event that was significant to the history of the local community. Past grants have suppor
Grants to Vermont local government entities, school districts, schools, transit agencies, and regional planning commissions to build accessible and safe facilities for alternative modes of transportation. The purpose of this program is to improve access and safety for p
