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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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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Excellence in Math, Physics, and Scie...

Deadline: 07/17/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers, early-career researchers, and women researchers to acknowledge excellence in the fields of mathematics, physics, and sciences. Awards will be given for recent accomplishments with priority being given to work a...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Appendix Cancer Studies

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for cancer studies. Funding is intended for studies to discover treatments for appendix cancer and related malignancies. The Foundation is interested in establishing appendix cancer research studies that result ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220632
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for a Sports Gambling Research Center

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization to develop a research center on sports gambling and substance use. The purpose of the center will be to generate high-impact research that impacts policy development and informs treatmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 228518
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Family Planning Research

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and government agencies for family planning research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to fund a new batch of resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 230359
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Grants to USA Entities to Provide Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Access to Healthy Food

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to provide pregnant and postpartum women with access to healthy foods. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 230430
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Grants to USA Nursing Schools to Address the Nursing Shortage in Vulnerable Communities

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nursing schools and healthcare facilities to address the nursing shortage in vulnerable communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to bolster the nursing wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 230572
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Awards for USA, Canada, and International Businesses With a Positive Impact

Deadline: 07/19/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International small and medium-sized businesses that have developed business models, services, and products that make a positive environmental or social impact. In addition to the $20,000 cash prize, winning businesses will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 222193
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher to Recognize Outstanding Lupus Research

Deadline: 07/20/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International advanced researcher to recognize outstanding research addressing lupus. Nominations are welcome for basic or clinical investigators holding an MD or PhD. The award is intended to recognize research that has advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 186497
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Investigator for Lupus Research

Deadline: 07/20/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career investigator to recognize outstanding research on lupus. Nominations are welcome for licensed physicians with notable achievements in clinical care, translation, and basic science in the field of lupu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186498
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Competition for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Address Wildfire Challenges

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 07/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams at nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, and for-profits in eligible regions to enter a competition related to wildfire issues. Initial requirements must be met before submitting final deliverab...

GrantWatch ID#: 230031
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