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 $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health, education, community development, human s
Grants to Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for arts and cultural initiatives. Funding is intended to support activities and programs addressing tourism, neighborhood vitality, and visitation. The goal of the funding is to leverage
Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Proposals are accepted in the focus areas of safe communities, health and wellness, and workforce development. Funding is intended
Grants to Indiana organizations for sports-related programming that benefits local youth in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and programs that promote amateur athletics for young people. The Foundation's mission is to recognize and enhance the role of at
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, including student-led school organizations, for impactful contributions to the community in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs and act
Grants of $500 to Indiana individual artists and teams of artists for public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the development and design of nature-themed artwork placed at six bus stop shelters and installed in 2025. Artists and artist
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote the well-being, development, and education of community residents. Of particular interest are the young, aged, and indigent; individuals with special needs; and vulnerable and underprivileged popul
Grants of up to $4,000 to Indiana arts organizations and groups and individual artists for arts projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts and cultural experiences in the community. Applications will be evaluated based o
Grants to Indiana nonprofit historical organizations to promote historic preservation and enhance organizational operations. Certain applicants must submit a proposal summary before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of capacity
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for landscape-scale stewardship and preservation activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The program supports ef
