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
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 $30,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities for capital improvements to cultural buildings. Applicants must contact program staff, and first-time applicants must register in the grant portal, prior to submitting an application. Eligible
Grant to a Vermont nonprofit or for-profit organization for environmental projects and activities related to removing dams. Funding is intended to support the design, development, and implementation of priority water quality enhancement dam removal projects. Projects sh
Grants of up to $4,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities to increase access to the arts for local residents. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to
Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribes 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. Th
Grants to Vermont municipalities for projects to improve the quality of eligible roads. Funding is intended to implement best management practices to align municipalities with statewide standards. Eligible roads are those that drain directly into surface waters, includi
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 funding to support library programming.
Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public agencies to strengthen community connections throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs that build communities and promote grassroots efforts to enhance neighborhoods and s
Grants to Vermont towns and fire departments to enhance firefighting capabilities. Funding is intended to help local fire departments mitigate the risk of injury and fatalities and to reduce damage to property and natural resources. The installation of new dry hydrants
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
