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 to Maine government agencies, tribes, and school districts to acquire or develop public outdoor recreational facilities. Applicants must request a site visit prior to applying to ensure eligibility. Funding is intended to foster and maintain a legacy of hig...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote career development in the agricultural sector. Funding is intended for leadership advancement projects for middle school and high school students who are enrolled in agriculture courses in formal a...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote and advance agricultural education. Funding is intended for materials, projects, events, and educational programs designed for students, teachers, and volunteers. Eligible projects will increase ag...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Maine public and independent schools for initiatives to promote music education statewide. Applicants are required to describe the ways in which funding will be used and outline their previous impact on students. Eligible applications ali...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, educational organizations, and government agencies for projects to benefit the seafood industry. Funding is intended to plan, engineer, and design facilities related to aquaculture, commercial fi...
Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for assistance in the focus areas of veterans, children's mental health, sp...
Grants to Maine small businesses to promote exporting and encourage the development of new international sales markets. Eligible uses of grant funds include business development activities, training programs, developing marketing materials, and digital marketing e...
Grants to Maine industrial and commercial entities to conduct surveys and repairs on compressed air systems. Funding is intended for expenses related to installing permanent metering equipment in order to reduce air loss and improve long-term capital investment in...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and institutions for energy efficiency improvement projects. Funding is intended for equipment installations that foster energy use reduction in eligible facilities. Projects must be located...
Grants of up to $50,000 to New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support capital projects within the Funding Source's market are...