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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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Award to a Missouri and Kansas individual for Screenplay Development

Deadline: 07/29/26 Conference Date: 07/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a Missouri and Kansas individual in eligible locations for the development of a screenplay. Funding is intended to support an original feature film screenplay or full-length television pilot script. The purpose of the program is to encourage eme...

GrantWatch ID#: 230540
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Grants to Kansas Teachers and Community Leaders to Improve Prairie Gardens

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas teachers and community leaders to improve the use and maintenance of prairie gardens for educational purposes. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to preserve prairies through education, stewardship, and land pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220798
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Grants to Kansas Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Develop Outdoor Recreational Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas municipal, county, and state government agencies, tribal entities, public schools, and institutions of higher education to create and develop publicly accessible outdoor recreational areas. Funding is intended for site acquisition, site developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180112
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for programs and projects that benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that serve children and families. Preference is given to projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 198251
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Public Arts Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for public arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects across a variety of art disciplines that have a positive effect on the local community. The funding focus at this time includes support for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182139
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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits to Strengthen and Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming that strengthens the community. Areas of focus include culture, education, healthcare, and human services. Funding is intended to support programming and general operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 179445
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Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas individual artists in eligible locations for arts projects. Funding is intended to promote artistic works and to support the creation of new work. The grant program is designed to celebrate the creative community and help propel wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 195434
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the following three areas: the arts and humanities, youth, and basic human needs, with a preference for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204153
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Publicly Accessible Humanities Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for humanities programming benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to public arts or humanities designed to promote and nurture a thriving community. Generally, gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210997
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government, educational, and religious entities in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include arts and culture, community beautification, conservation and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 181792
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