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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 Wisconsin Nonprofits, Clubs, and Agencies to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, clubs, and agencies for programs and projects that benefit women and children in eligible regions. Priority is given to applicants who have helped raise funds for the program and have not been funded in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148834
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of the arts, education, environmental protection, economic develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 199788
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for services and programs benefiting communities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for larger-scale projects addressing the needs of vulnera...

GrantWatch ID#: 218469
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support arts and culture, education, community development, animal welfare and environment, and hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 209436
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Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals to Participate in a Career Development Program

Deadline: 07/24/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in a career development program. The opportunity is intended to prepare unemployed and underemployed job seekers for professional office administration careers in their communities or remot...

GrantWatch ID#: 228722
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Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Land Stewardship and Preservation

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to support operations and activities that promote land stewardship and preservation in eligible regions. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance the prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 181406
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Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals to Participate in a Workforce Development Program

Deadline: 07/24/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in a workforce development program. The opportunity is intended to prepare participants for customer service and IT careers in their communities or remote roles nationwide. Successful appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 228723
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Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina Nonprofits for Story Collections

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to improve collections that reflect diverse perspectives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 178954
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Opportunity for Wisconsin Job Seekers to Participate in a Career Development Program

Deadline: 07/24/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin job-seeking individuals in eligible locations to participate in a career development program. The opportunity is intended to prepare participants for project management careers in their communities or remote roles across the country. Succ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228724
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Opportunity for Wisconsin Job Seekers to Participate in a Workforce Development Program

Deadline: 07/24/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in a workforce development program. The opportunity will prepare unemployed and underemployed job seekers for careers in data analytics within their communities or in remote roles nationwid...

GrantWatch ID#: 230210
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