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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 Kansas Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000, $15,000, and $25,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of hunger and nutrition, agricultural education, health serv...

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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Research Related to Economic Mobility

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri IHEs and research institutions for research projects that address issues related to economic mobility in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the design and implementation of research studies that explore entrepreneurship,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216655
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, CBOs, and Residents for Community Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and individuals for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support small, innovative projects that make a meaningful and visible difference in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229460
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 229855
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Grants to Kansas School Districts and Communities to Benefit the Public

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Kansas school districts and communities for projects, programs, activities, and initiatives to benefit the public in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that benefit the community as a whole, as well as the school distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229861
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, and Agencies for Environmental Conservation Init...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for environmental conservation initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities that help to preserve and understand nature. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 175544
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Health of Local Residents in Eligible ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the health of local residents in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to increase daily physical activity, improve nutrition in the community, and offer programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175994
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Enhance the Qualit...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies in eligible areas for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to respond to community needs. Past grants have supported prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 178285
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Res...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to address community needs related to health, education, recreation, social services, and cultural affairs. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184204
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Seniors, Women, and Children in Eligible L...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the provision of care to seniors, women, and children. Proposals may be submitted for new programs as well as for existing programs. The...

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