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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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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists for an Artist Residency

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a resident artist program in New York State. Eligible artists will teach students a variety of artistic techniques. The program provides artists with accommodations as well as assistance from...

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Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International Mature Artist to Participate in a Residency Pr...

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Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International mature artist to participate in a residency program. The selected artist will receive accommodations and studio space, access to a variety of art studios, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. The residency ...

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Opportunity for USA and International Individuals of African Origin to Participate in a Fellow...

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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African origin to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar wit...

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Develop New ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Postdoctoral Fellows for Neuroscienc...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows for professional development activities within the field of neuroscience. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attendance, course fees, accommodation, and travel to n...

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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Create Work That Highlights the ...

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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to create work that highlights the historical contributions of a secret army unit during World War II. Eligible project types include artistic depictions, research projects, digital representations, educat...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Neurological Dise...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and nonprofit entities, including IHEs, hospitals, labs, and government agencies, for research related to neurological disease and the immune system. Ap...

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Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Design Students to Pursue Higher Education

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Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International design students to pursue higher education. Applicants will be assessed according to academic achievement, financial need, submission essays, extra credit activities, and academic awards. Priority will be given to app...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 06/16/26 LOI Date: 05/17/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research studies related to implementing health interventions. Applicants must submit an LO...

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