The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO Hardcover – February 1, 2024

by Libby Hikind (Author)


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

  • How It All Began for Me
  • Your Questions Answered
  • How To Write a Grant?
  • Modeling Successful Grants
  • The Future of AI and Grant Writing

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Reduce Carbon Emission and Air Pollution

Deadline: 05/15/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for community projects to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution in eligible regions. Applicants must complete a registration process prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to improve publ

GrantWatch ID#: 200053

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Promote Waste-...

Deadline: 05/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for environmental activities. Funding is intended to support short-term projects that help to reduce and eliminate waste.

GrantWatch ID#: 213177

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Efforts and Programs that Benefit Refugees

Deadline: 05/15/25

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for capacity-building efforts and programs that benefit refugees in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizations that are led by refugees or former refugees. Eligible organizations must have a primary focus of

GrantWatch ID#: 185447

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Business Developme...

Deadline: 05/15/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and net

GrantWatch ID#: 197047

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees for Events that Promote Music Education

Deadline: 05/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta qualified donees to promote music education through workshops, festivals, camps, and programs. All funded events must be public. Priority will be given to organizations that serve communities with limited resources for projects in music

GrantWatch ID#: 172240

Grants for Wisconsin Projects to Provide Learning Opportunities for Residents and Students

Deadline: 05/15/25

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin projects in eligible locations to benefit students and local residents. Funding is intended to address unanticipated needs for small and more immediate educational projects. The purpose of this program is to provide support for projects

GrantWatch ID#: 180930

Prize to a USA, Canada, and International Institution or Individual for New Media Projects in ...

Deadline: 05/15/25

Prize of $4,000 to a USA, Canada, and International institution or individual for a project that combines digital technology and history. The purpose of the award program is to support and honor work on a media project that is open to the public. Eligible projects will

GrantWatch ID#: 180734

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Filmmakers to Produce Feature-Length Films

Deadline: 05/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to produce feature-length films. Funding is intended to support films within the following areas of interest: civics, the environment, and education. The Fund supports docum

GrantWatch ID#: 200635

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Independent Investigators for Research on Cystic Fibr...

Deadline: 05/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for research related to cystic fibrosis. Priority will be given to proposals that advance prevention and treatment strategies, and those that lead to a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms. Funding

GrantWatch ID#: 203147

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Impactful Community Projects

Deadline: 05/15/25

Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for impactful community projects. Activities focusing on youth, the environment, or education will receive extra consideration. Applicants must be customers of the funding source. Examples of previou

GrantWatch ID#: 212953
VIEW ALL NEW GRANTS