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
Scholarships to Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania women in eligible regions to support STEM education at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Funding is intended to promote leadership and professional development at graduate and undergraduate levels for wom...
Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for projects that address social drivers of health. Funding is intended for projects serving high-need communities. A wide range of program areas are eligible, but organizations addressing transportation and housing will ...
Grants to Delaware vendors for workforce expansion efforts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of local service programs that engage residents in intensive service to meet critical community needs. Funding is intended to provide state license(s) and/or ce...
Grants to Delaware businesses for roadway enhancements and transit-related capital improvement projects throughout the state. Funding is intended to promote economic development and encourage the enhancement of roads and transportation infrastructure. The program ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations for programs that support community needs, promote STEM and skilled trade, and enhance sustainability in eligible locations. A...
Grants to Delaware community service and nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that enhance social services, improve local neighborhoods, and further educational effo...
Contracts for services to Delaware organizations to benefit individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Funding is intended to support services in communities and homes. Eligible services include but are not limited to personal care, assistive te...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for one-day events that promote education and healthcare for Hispanic residents. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for underserved populations through events that increase access to health...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Delaware individual artists to support professional development. Funding is intended for opportunities including, but not limited to mentored learning, joining a residency, and completing work. Grants may be used for career development ac...
Internships for Delaware higher-education students and recent graduates in the field of state politics. Selected individuals will be closely involved with legislative affairs and administrative work. For the Summer 2026 cohorts, these paid internship positions are...