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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 Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Pre-A...

Deadline: 06/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to participate in a pre-accelerator program in Indiana. Applicant companies should focus on biosciences, human health, and biotechnology. The program will run for seven weeks, with the focus area...

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Vaccine Research

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with eligible organizations for vaccine and immunology research. Funding is intended for groundbreaking new research to address global diseases. Areas of interest include a broad range of...

GrantWatch ID#: 195777
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Independent Investigators for Clinical Trials of Canc...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for clinical trials of cancer treatments. Funding is intended for patient-centered research studies that will improve treatment options, optimize therapy, and reduce the burden felt by patients wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221359
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Dementia Care Research

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 06/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for research in dementia care. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229207
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Dementia Diagnosis Research

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 06/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and academic institutions for research to reduce patient barriers to getting a dementia diagnosis. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229208
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Alzheimer's Risk Factor Research

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 06/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and research institutes for research on risk factors for Alzheimer's. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 229210
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Grants to USA Agencies to Increase Access to Locally Grown Food in Insecure Communities

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, divisions, and departments for projects to increase access to locally grown food for food-insecure communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229739
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Stage Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 06/23/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 229229
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 06/23/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 229230
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Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Increase the Capacity of Mental Health Organizations

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to increase the capacity of eligible mental health organizations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 165284
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