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 Louisiana nonprofit organizations, parishes, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education to promote recycling and environmental stewardship. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full
Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for projects and programs that enhance and beautify local neighborhoods. Funding is intended to support planting projects that foster community pride,
Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana property owners to renovate and repair commercial properties in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote economic development and cultural tourism in designated Lousi
Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas community organizations to identify potential projects for environmental protection in eligible regions. Funding may be used for activities that enhance sustainability, combat climate change, increase the accessibili
Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for activities that address critical community needs. Funding is intended to support collaborative activities that enhance the health and well-being of local residents. Funds may be used to address health and healthcare challe
Grants to New Mexico and Louisiana nonprofit organizations to address community needs. Grant funds may be used to support programs in the areas of education and environment and for human service needs. Requests will also be considered for operating support. Funding is i
Grants of up to $25,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for experimental, new initiatives that address or solve health, well-being, and education issues within the state. Funding is intended to support innovative first-year pilot projects that target existing issue
Opportunity for Louisiana entrepreneurs in eligible regions to compete for prize packages that will assist them in growing their business. Entrepreneurs will present business plans to compete for cash prizes and in-kind support. The opportunity is intended for businesse
Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for short-term projects that benefit local women and children in eligible regions. Priority funding is intended to promote voluntarism, develop women’s leadership potential, and enhance th
Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Certain requests require a visit from program staff prior to application submission. Funding is intended for projects and capital campaigns that addre
