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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 Kentucky Grassroots Organizations to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to address alcohol, nicotine (including vaping), and cannabis use and related consequences. Grants should be used for evidence-based prevention prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 218226
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Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 08/01/26 LOI Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include education, health, cultural experiences, and so...

GrantWatch ID#: 178716
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Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/01/26 LOI Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the social, educational, cultural, physical, and civic conditions of residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 170497
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Grants to Kentucky and Ohio Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 08/01/26 LOI Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Kentucky and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for performing arts programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible applicants must be small organizations that serve and...

GrantWatch ID#: 170496
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Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enrich the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizational expenses and programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, alcohol abuse, environment, and conservation. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180321
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Grants to Kentucky Counties for Recycling and Disposal Activities

Deadline: 06/20/26

Grants of $4,000 to Kentucky county governments for activities to address scrap tire waste. Funding is intended to cover expenses incurred through recycling and disposal activities. The goal of the grant program is to help counties manage waste tires that are coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 181530
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Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Arts, Education, Human Needs, and Land Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs in the focus areas of arts, education, human needs, and land. While regional projects are supported, the Foundation primarily supports initiatives in the local...

GrantWatch ID#: 221997
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In-Kind Grants of Technical Assistance to Kentucky Arts Organizations, Groups, and Artists

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind grants of technical assistance valued at $500 to Kentucky community groups, arts organizations, and individual artists for arts-related activities. The grant is intended to cover a six-hour consultation that offers assistance with projects such as marketin...

GrantWatch ID#: 176307
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Grants to Kentucky Nonprofit and For-Profit Newsrooms to Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Kentucky nonprofit news providers and for-profit newsrooms to promote news-focused ideas. Funding is intended to strengthen sustainability, deepen community connection, and build operational or editorial capacity for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229049
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Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to improve the health and health equity of residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 179988
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