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 Kentucky local and state government agencies, school districts, and schools for programs and activities that help to reduce waste and encourage recycling. Funding is intended to promote the development of infrastructure for composting and recycling programs, r
Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives to expand agriculture within the state. Priority funding will be given to BIPOC, female, limited-resource, and small acreage farmers as well as farmers located in food-i
Grant to a Kentucky nonprofit organization, government agency, or state IHE to benefit an organization led by residents with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to support advocacy and training and expand the organization's statewide presence. The project m
Grants to Kentucky schools, government agencies, private entities, and business owners to promote rubber recycling within the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including but not limited to, landscaping mulch projects, recreational projects, walkin
Grants to Kentucky businesses to renovate and improve park facilities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the construction and design of park features, play areas, and furnishings. Eligible applicants must have experience in working with aquatic facilities. The p
Grants of up to $2,500 to Kentucky organizations to present oral history collections. Individuals and other organizations may apply in partnership with a suitable repository. Funding is intended to support the presentation of oral history collections in a range of media
Grants of up to $7,500 to Kentucky individuals for research projects related to local history. Applicants must obtain a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. Funding is intended to assist amateur or professional oral historians with oral history research projec
Grants to Kentucky institutions, organizations, and individuals for costs associated with preserving and cataloging oral history interviews. Individual applicants must obtain a written agreement from a repository for access to and storage of the interviews, transcripts,
Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for community-benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that help to create a thriving community where everyone can prosper. The grant prog
Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of healthcare access, financial stability, scho
