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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: 06/08/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 229827
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Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to Texas nonprofits, agriculture businesses, ranches, and farms for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related expenses not paid for...

GrantWatch ID#: 215340
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community-Led Health and Leadership Initiatives

Deadline: 07/23/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 229692
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Provide Mental Health Services for Uninsured People

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to provide mental health services for uninsured people in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to direct mental health services for people who typically cannot afford it. All funding must be used to bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 215743
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Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Texas public or private nonprofit organizations for family navigation services in eligible counties. Funding is intended to improve local coordination and assistance in navigating services for families, children, and youth, including foster care services...

GrantWatch ID#: 229050
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, businesses, and groups for events and programs that are likely to increase overnight stays in lodging facilities in eligible locations. Special consideration may be given to first-time events or programs. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 150198
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Provide Workforce Training to Veterans and Students

Deadline: 06/12/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 229825
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Grants to Texas Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Innovative Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/14/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists for original art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reward and motivate groundbreaking artistic work that promotes a culture of creativity and innovation and causes people to r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191400
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Grants to Texas Artists for the Creation of New Works of Art

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $4,000 to Texas individual professional and emerging artists in eligible locations for the creation of new works of art. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to applying. Grant recipients are encouraged to increase the scope of their artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 144890
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Grants to Texas Artists and Nonprofits for the Creation of Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Texas individual artists and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to support the development and presentation of arts and cultural initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must attend an orientation se...

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