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
Opportunity for New York City organizations to design, develop, and maintain public spaces and pedestrian areas, with an emphasis on sites in neighborhoods that lack open space. Funding may be used for the creation of neighborhood plazas that upgrade underused pub...
Grants of up to $25,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and children. Funding to support efforts that help ensure the self-sufficiency and well-being of low-income women and their fam...
Opportunity for New York City performing artists in eligible regions to participate in a residency program. Applicants are required to view an online seminar prior to submitting an application. The program is available for the following disciplines: theater, music...
Grants to New York City nonprofit community-based organizations to manage neighborhood-based supportive facilities for youth. Applications must pre-qualify before applying. Funding is intended to establish or enhance safe and trusted neighborhood havens that provi...
Grants of up to $20,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programming expenses related to programs, projects, services, and events that...
Grants to New York City and New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support musical education and musical performing arts. Funding is intended for classical music orchestral performances and concerts as well as for educational programs. Priorit...
Grants to New York City and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for mental health programs in eligible communities. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz, register, and submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover programming expe...
Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City small businesses to promote involvement in their neighborhoods. The goal of the program is to enhance the impact that businesses have on their communities in the focus areas of health and wellness, education and youth, arts ...
Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind assistance to New York City nonprofit organizations, schools, and little leagues to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, and...
Fellowships of $5,000 to New York City writers for career and artistic development. Successful applicants will receive mentorship and networking communities, professional workshops, the opportunity to participate in public readings, and access to a writer's studio...