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
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Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations, community groups, and individuals for arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that use arts, culture, or creative approaches to create meaningful solutions t
Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts artists, collaborations, and nonprofit organizations for public art projects that promote spatial justice. Funding is intended to support projects across the artistic disciplines that are accessible to the general public, contrib
Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit, for-profit, and community-based organizations, and individuals for arts and cultural projects that engage the community in eligible regions. Priority is given to projects that enhance equity, celebrate diversity, ensur
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 the foll
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for research that will improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support research studies conducted by applicants that serve children
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Priority funding is intended to address the needs of low-income youth, children, and their families. Grants will supp
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Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts researchers at nonprofit research institutions for studies that further knowledge related to women's health issues. Funding is intended for exploratory research that advances the understanding of gender differences, especially fo