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 $40,000 to Louisiana researchers at institutions of higher education for projects in the areas of science, aeronautics, space technology, and human exploration. Applicants must submit a notice of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is in
Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit cultural organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes to prepare for and recover from natural disasters and emergencies. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and expenses, including emergency plan deve
Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that benefit local residents. Applicants must register with the Funding Source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of human services, healthcare, education,
Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. All applicants must submit an LOI and first-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to
Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education to employ volunteer staff to carry out a broad range of community services. Applicants must complete required training, submit an initial appli
Opportunity for Louisiana middle schools and high schools to participate in a music-based competition. Eligible schools will create a New Orleans-style brass band of no more than 12 members and then compete to receive prizes of up to $10,000. There are two categories of
Fellowship of $5,000 to a USA scholar for research projects related to the musical and artistic traditions of Louisiana. The purpose of the program is to encourage the scholarly use of local historical resources and the production of new scholarship related to the artis
Opportunity for Louisiana women small business owners in eligible locations to participate in a business fellowship program. This program is intended to give women business owners mentoring, funding, exposure, and support to be successful. Applicants must have a busines
Grants of up to $4,000 to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas nonprofit and community organizations and government entities for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for locally-based volunteer events and may be use
Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a stage-one application before submitting a full proposal. Priority is given to projects within the focus areas of human services, education, pe
