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 of up to $5,000 to Utah K-12 public schools for STEM-related activities. Funding is intended to support the involvement of students in events such as science fairs, academic decathlons, and other STEM-focused competitions and events throughout the state. El...
Grants to Utah small food processing businesses to improve facilities. Funding is intended to ensure food security and increase the volume of food grown and processed within the state. Eligible uses of funds include contractor costs, equipment, refrigeration, and ...
Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...
Grants to Utah livestock producers to offset the costs of predator prevention activities. Funding is intended for producers of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses who have sustained losses as a result of predators. Applicants must indicate the number of confirmed ani...
Grants and in-kind donations to Utah schools and libraries for hydroponic gardening activities. Funding is intended for implementing hydroponic activities into curricula and instructions in classrooms. Aside from funding for resources, awardees will receive equipm...
Grants to Utah county government agencies in rural areas for economic development programs and workforce expansion efforts. Funding is intended for planning projects, activities, and initiatives that will enhance local economies. Eligible applicants are Utah rural...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects that protect and enhance wildlife habitat throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects focused on education, conservation, and academic...
Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations, public schools, and municipalities for charitable activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects and programs in the focus areas of community, healthcare, education, and innovation. Preference is given t...
Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for community projects in the areas of education, healthcare, the arts, humanitarian services, environmental initiatives, and technology and research. Funding is intended for project that will meaningfully contribute to commu...
Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that enrich lives and enhance communities. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of health and medicine, shelter and food security, education and skill development, jobs and economic self-r...