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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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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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Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada Nonprofit or IHE to Conduct a Study Tour

Deadline: 07/17/26

Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization or IHE to implement a study tour program for Canadian university students related to the founding values and history of the United States. The program will include discussions and lectures by experts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230266
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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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Grants to USA and Canada Entities to Mitigate the Spread of Disease Affecting Bats

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits, for-profits, agencies, research and educational institutions, and Tribal entities for initiatives to save bat populations from endemic illness. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186188
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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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Grants to Canada and International Healthcare Entities to Improve Breast Cancer Patient Care

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to Canada and International medical schools and healthcare institutions to create educational programs related to genomic results in breast cancer patients. Funding is intended to improve patient care by translating genomic results into language and decisio...

GrantWatch ID#: 229814
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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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Cooperative Agreement to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Supply Chain Security

Deadline: 07/20/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, or agency for projects that strengthen technology export controls, investment screening, and supply chain security. Applicants must complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230325
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Global Technology Security

Deadline: 07/20/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHEs, and agencies for technology security and nonproliferation efforts. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to st...

GrantWatch ID#: 230326
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