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The Queen of Grants 2: GrantTalk Secrets for the New Era of Grant Writing

by Libby Hikind (Author)

The Queen of Grants 2: GrantTalk Secrets for the New Era of Grant Writing continues Libby Hikind's mission. She helps organizations strengthen their programs, expand their opportunities, and understand what supports successful funding. Drawing from decades of experience and more than fifty GrantTalk podcast interviews, Libby offers a clear and practical guide. As a result, readers can better navigate today?s competitive grant landscape.

Part I, GrantTalk Secrets, brings together insights from funders, grantees, nonprofit leaders, and subject-matter experts across the United States and Canada. Readers learn how decisions are made, what captures attention, and why strong proposals rise above the rest. This section covers program development, project design, needs statements, budgeting, evaluation, communication with funders, and the full lifecycle of a grant. Together, these topics provide a strong foundation for writing grants with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Part II, Marketing and Visibility, explains why strong platforms must support strong programs. Here, Libby guides readers through branding, social media strategy, content creation, blogging, trending topics, and podcasting. In addition, this section helps organizations increase recognition, communicate their mission, and stand out in a crowded funding environment.

Part III, The 20 Day Platform Challenge, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the GrantWatch team. They complete a full website refresh on a tight timeline. Through daily journals and reflections, readers see how ideas take shape, how teams overcome obstacles, and how collaboration strengthens progress. As a result, this section provides a relatable model for teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational readiness.

Part IV, AI in Grant Writing, introduces new AI tools developed for GrantWatch subscribers. Libby explains how AI can support grant search and drafting. She also shows how to use AI responsibly and where human judgment and storytelling remain essential. In addition, she describes how the foundation directory and grant recipient search were built from public data and 990 reports. This gives writers faster access to information and saves hours of research.

The Queen of Grants 2 blends real stories, practical strategies, and forward-looking tools. Overall, it helps readers strengthen their platforms and succeed in a new era of funding.

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The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO Hardcover – February 1, 2024

by Libby Hikind (Author)

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

  • How It All Began for Me
  • Your Questions Answered
  • How To Write a Grant?
  • Modeling Successful Grants
  • The Future of AI and Grant Writing
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Activities in...

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and religious organizations for community activities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education and y...

GrantWatch ID#: 187788
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Contract for Services to a New York Nonprofit Organization to Benefit Perinatal Patients

Deadline: 07/21/26

Contract for services to a New York nonprofit organization to benefit perinatal patients. Applicants must be pre-registered in order to submit an application. The vendor will provide technical assistance, implementation support, and training at 25 sites throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 229506
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Grants to Israel Technology Companies for Collaboration with International Companies

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to Israel technology companies to collaborate with select international companies on marketable technologies. Funding is intended to assist Israeli companies working with foreign companies on commercialization-directed programs and help them develop new tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 206079
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Opportunity for International Asian Artists to Participate in a Residency and Contest

Deadline: 07/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Asian artists to participate in a residency program and contest that explore various artistic media in relation to Asia. Eligible media include film, animation, video art, games, and motion graphics. Submitted entries...

GrantWatch ID#: 214890
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Grants to USA Healthcare, Agencies, and Medical Schools to Improve Hemophilia Patient Care

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA healthcare institutions, agencies, medical and nursing schools, and professional organizations for projects to improve the care received by hemophilia patients. Funding is intended for projects that integrate shared decision-making t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221689
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Grants to California Researchers to Address Air Contamination

Deadline: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 07/21/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 231011
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Grants to California Researchers to Investigate Commercial Cooking Pollution

Deadline: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 07/21/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 231012
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for services and programs benefiting communities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for larger-scale projects addressing the needs of vulnera...

GrantWatch ID#: 218469
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Under-Resourced Residents

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to benefit high-need and under-resourced residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to conduct a phone call with program staff prior to submitting an application. Applicant or...

GrantWatch ID#: 218338
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Grants to New York Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Arts Programs and Capacity Building

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to New York nonprofit arts and culture organizations in eligible locations to support programs and capacity-building initiatives. Funding is intended to help local arts organizations grow and improve, as well as to increase participation in the arts by resi...

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