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 Wisconsin local Municipalities, Tribes, and businesses for programs to dispose of hazardous waste materials. Funding is intended for initiatives to collect and dispose of agriculture pesticides and farming chemicals, prescription drugs, and household hazardous
Grants to Wisconsin school districts to support the operation of free early education programs for children throughout the State. Funding will be awarded based on the number of students attending the program. Preference will be given to applicants using community-based
Grants to Wisconsin school districts for equipment related to workforce training programs designed for high school students. Funding is intended to train secondary school students in advanced manufacturing or construction fields to help address Wisconsin's skilled worke
Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, school districts, and tribal entities to address security risks and threats to information systems. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen cybersecurity by implement
Opportunity for Wisconsin students and technologists in eligible locations to participate in a business development program in the artificial intelligence sector. The program allows aspiring entrepreneurs to work with their program director to identify a problem to solv
Grants of up to $75,000 to Wisconsin counties and Tribes for crisis response programs aimed at reducing the number of firearms deaths in the state. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support coun
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for capital projects, new programs, or operating support. Priority is given to applications that address the focus areas of arts and culture, ed
Opportunity for Wisconsin students, technologists, and entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a workshop to help develop startups related to artificial intelligence. Participants will receive coaching and mentorship and an opportunity to continue on to a
Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal government, libraries, and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include workforce training, small business develo
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, schools, and tribal governments for community benefit programs that serve residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of library, theater,