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 South Dakota schools, transportation providers, bus contractors, and educational programs to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Funding is intended to replace older, high-emitting school buses with more efficient models. Preference will be given to appl
Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by a faci
Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and
Grants and loans to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, Tribes, government agencies, individuals, and for-profits for infrastructure projects to reduce waste. Funding is intended to support projects addressing solid waste reduction, recycling, and waste tire disposal.
Grants to South Dakota organizations in eligible locations for events that promote tourism and benefit the local community. Eligible events must be open to the public. Funding is intended for events, conventions, and tournaments that will ultimately be self-sustaining.
Grants to South Dakota organizations and businesses in eligible locations for projects to improve and create facilities related to tourism. Funding is intended for capital improvements, such as renovations, repairs, infrastructure, and beautification. The overall goal o
Grants and loans to South Dakota government agencies, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for projects to improve the quality of
Grants of up to $15,000 to South Dakota libraries, museums, and historical societies for history projects. Funding is intended for projects on topics related to American history, genealogy, preservation of significant historical items, heritage, traditions, institutions
Grants to South Dakota organizations to promote American heritage and history. Funding is intended to support projects that preserve historically significant items and memorabilia, foster historical interest, encourage patriotic and democratic ideals, promote genealogic
Grants of up to $35,000 to South Dakota organizations partnered with local governments for projects to address the impacts of the opioid crisis. Funding is intended for a variety of projects addressing OUD and SUD, including treatment programs, prevention programs, and
