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 Maryland law enforcement agencies for workforce expansion and retention. Applicants must register with the application portal and complete the required registrations prior to applying. The goal of the program is to encourage and reward innovative and effective
Grants to Maryland local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, and faith-based organizations to participate in an evaluation of their violence prevention programs. Applicants are required to request access to the application portal prior to subm
Grants of up to $75,000 to Maryland law enforcement agencies to prevent crime and create safer neighborhoods. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to promote the apprehension of individuals who have absc
Grant of up to $75,000 to Maryland a nonprofit organization or government agency to ensure that victims of crime are provided with legal representation in the justice system. Applicants are required to request access to the online system prior to submitting an applicati
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and business associations in eligible communities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for events and projects that increase access to and encourage participation in the scien
Grants of up to $40,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government entities, and law enforcement agencies for programs that assist crime victims. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance victim services by pr
Grants to Maryland LEAs to improve educator capabilities and student achievements in underserved populations. Funding is intended for economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners. Applicants are expected to propose plans spe
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs or activities in the following categories: animal welfare, health and human services, civic and community activities, emergency services,
Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, schools, and IHEs to collaborate with state artists for performance presentations. Projects and events must be open to the general public and engage an approved artist who has demonst
Grants to Maryland arts and cultural nonprofit organizations to support ongoing local arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for applicants who produce and/or present public arts programming. The purpose of funding is to enhance arts and cultural off
