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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 Developers for Vaccine Research and Activities

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to promote new vaccine candidates for pathogen...

GrantWatch ID#: 211655
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Grants to USA State Agencies to Modernize and Improve Eligible Nutrition Programs

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies to update and streamline eligible nutrition programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that improve and modernize technology ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214657
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Melanoma Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative, high-risk research projects related to melanoma. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 214910
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Multidisciplinary Melanoma Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for multidisciplinary research projects related to melanoma. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214912
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research Related to Rare Melanomas

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for multidisciplinary research projects related to rare melanomas. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214913
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Traumatic Brain Injury Research Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, and public entities for research related to traumatic brain injuries and mental health conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 214964
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Psychology and TBI Research Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for applied research related to psychological conditions or traumatic brain injury. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214967
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Ovarian Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative research projects related to ovarian cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221735
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Ovarian Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for ovarian cancer research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. The pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 221736
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Leaders to Receive Leadership Mentori...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit leaders to participate in a leadership mentoring program. This program is available to leaders who are working to improve their organization's effectiveness. Participants will benefit from courses on topics ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228544
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