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 municipalities, unorganized townships, tribes, and regional councils for projects that increase the resilience of coastal communities to storms. Funding is intended to support public waterfront facility planning projects, vulnerability assessments,...
Awards of $5,000 to Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organization board members to recognize outstanding leadership. Award funds will be granted to the awardee's organization. Eligible nominees demonstrate forward-thinking leadership and a strong dedication to mo...
Grants of $30,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area for capacity building. Funding is intended to improve services and programs in local communities. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, equipment, supplies, and mi...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine for-profit entities and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business development activities. Funding is intended for technical support that helps established companies grow and assists with the launching of new busine...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include animals, health care and basic needs for underserved populations, and public radio and tele...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments to address emergency and time-sensitive organizational and community needs. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the well-being of people, anima...
Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of th...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine businesses in eligible locations for workforce development efforts that benefit income-eligible residents. Funding is intended to support new and established companies and to assist with the creation of new permanent jobs for low- ...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote the arts within the state. Funding is intended for arts education programming and activities that encourage public involvement. Applicants may apply for either project or general operating ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for activities that impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general organizational support as well as for projects and programs in the areas of environment, education, youth devel...