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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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Deadline: 06/30/26

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Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that make an educational, environmental, and...

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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for activities that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for major capital projects and endowments, as well as requests for administrative, program, or operating support. Applicants must be lo...

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Deadline: 07/01/26

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Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $80,000 to Alabama nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, trade unions, and K-12 schools for craft training programs within the commercial construction industry. Funding is intended for training programs that help to build a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224679
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Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit and for-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions, trade unions, and K-12 schools for workforce training programs. Funding is intended for craft training programs within the commercial construction industry. Applicants can reque...

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Deadline: 07/01/26

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Grants to Alabama Charter School Developers for the Development of Charter Schools

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to Alabama charter school developers affiliated with nonprofit organizations for the establishment or development of charter schools. Funding is intended for the expansion, conversion, replication, or development of charter schools. Eligible uses of funding...

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