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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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Businesses for Climate and Health Inno...

Deadline: 07/22/26

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#: 230671
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for R&D Related to Military Health

Deadline: 08/06/26 LOI Date: 07/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for research and development projects related to the health of US veterans and military service members. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195333
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects to Reduce the Adverse Effects of Cli...

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that address, and work to mitigate, the adverse effects of climate change on health. Funding is intended to support early-stage projects that connect scholars from diverse fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 198609
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational and Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 07/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational research and clinical research. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 229424
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Businesses, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Nuclear Secu...

Deadline: 07/23/26

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#: 230575
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Wellness

Deadline: 07/31/26 LOI Date: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote mental, physical, and social wellness. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 202981
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In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Add...

Deadline: 07/24/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations op...

GrantWatch ID#: 207247
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In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Application Develo...

Deadline: 07/24/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for application development projects. Grantees will receive software and resources. Funding is intended for software development projects that improve the organizations operations. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 207248
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Grants to Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Address the Pitfalls of AI

Deadline: 07/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research proposals that address the pitfalls of artificial intelligence. In addition to funding, awardees will be given access to advisors, mentors, and past grantees. Ar...

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Opportunity for Canada Qualifying Entities to Participate in an Ocean Industry Competition

Deadline: 07/26/26

Opportunity for Canada qualifying entrepreneurs and companies to participate in a competition to address issues related to the ocean industry. Winning competitors will receive up to $25,000 in funding, as well as in-kind support. The goal of the competition is to ...

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