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 USA Early-Career Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Preliminary Sci...

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants to USA and territories early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for preliminary scientific research studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyin

GrantWatch ID#: 221134

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Groups for Youth-Led Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $200 to Alberta individuals and grassroots groups in eligible locations for youth-driven activities. Funding is intended to support projects that empower youth to make a positive impact in their communities. The grants provide barrier-free, easy-access f

GrantWatch ID#: 216992

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants to Kansas nonprofit, community-based, faith-based, and tribal organizations organizations for programs that assist individuals with disabilities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help people with signific

GrantWatch ID#: 218877

Grants to New Jersey Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and faith-based entities in eligible locations for arts projects and events. Funding is intended for activities that will take place only one time or will occur

GrantWatch ID#: 185755

Opportunity for Kansas, Missouri, and Texas Artists in Eligible Regions to Participate in a Se...

Deadline: 06/16/25 Conference Date: 06/21/25

Opportunity for Kansas, Missouri, and Texas artists to participate in a training program to gain entrepreneurial skills. The eight-week seminar addresses the challenges and business-related needs of artists. The program includes networking with artists of multiple disci

GrantWatch ID#: 214507

Grants to New Jersey Arts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Operating Support

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended to support the general operations of nonprofits that are exclusively devoted to the arts. Applicants must have an arts-related primar

GrantWatch ID#: 170284

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine Nonprofits for Projects Related to Youth at ...

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects in a variety of focus areas. Funding is intended to support the following causes that the Foundation supports: the arts, youth at ri

GrantWatch ID#: 178111

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Health Outcomes in Unders...

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and tribal entities to improve health outcomes in underserved areas. Funding is intended to support large-scale, transformational projects that assist in improving health and reducin

GrantWatch ID#: 220104
Upcoming

Grants to Canada Researchers for Studies Related to Science and Engineering

Deadline: 10/10/25 LOI Date: 06/16/25

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with IHEs for studies related to science and engineering. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to encourage interdisciplinary exchanges of information and promote knowledg

GrantWatch ID#: 203198

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support children from birth through the age of 18. The goal of the program is ensure that children are born healthy, are ready for kindergarten,

GrantWatch ID#: 203525
VIEW ALL NEW GRANTS