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 $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, and civic organizations for programs and projects that benefit children in eligible locations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI before app...
Award to a West Virginia full-time classroom teacher to recognize excellence in Pre-K to 12 education. The award is intended to honor outstanding teachers and invite them into a network of other innovative and inspirational educators. The goal of the award program...
Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities to benefit the economy and health of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for health initiatives, projects that improve the quality of life, and com...
Grants of up to $50,000 to West Virginia nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and county school boards to provide the public with arts opportunities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in areas related to performing arts, pres...
Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia artists to enhance artistic skills and promote career development. Funding is intended to support individual artists in improving or expanding their work by gaining the skills and support they need to develop a thriving arts...
Grants to West Virginia nonprofit arts organizations and preK-12 schools to enrich education through the arts. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Focus areas for funding include school-based projects, out-of-school projects, pre...
Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia PreK-12 schools and nonprofit organizations for educational programs and projects that integrate arts with STEM disciplines. Funding is intended to support cross-disciplinary activities that enrich curricula in both school a...
Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, local governments, school boards, and IHEs for programs involving older adults. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to teach seniors new skills th...
Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital projects that increase accessibility to arts and history facilities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for the...
Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia folk artists for professional development and the creation of new works. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including participation in professional development opportunities, advanced study with a mentor, and ...