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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 Hawaii Nonprofits for Projects and Activities that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts, culture, and humanities; community development; education; environment; health; human services; spiritual development...

GrantWatch ID#: 178875
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, CBOs, Schools, and Businesses for Community Programming

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, cultural practitioners, businesses, and others for community-based programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop and implement projects, events, promotions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230153
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, CBOs, and Faith-Based Entities to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, community groups, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit residents and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190294
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Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Strengt...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that strengthen low and moderate-income communities where the funding source has a presence. Funding is also available for major capital requests that address hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187429
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Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to positively impact the lives of women and girls. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs, with an emphasis on projects that advance the dignity and financial security of women and promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183169
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Educational and Charitable Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for a broad range of educational and charitable programs. Consideration will be given to requests for program support as well as capital projects. Funding is intended to be used for projects and programs in education and wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177083
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Grants to Hawaii Children and Households with School-Aged Children for Food Expenses

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants to Hawaii households with school-aged children to help with food expenses. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to needy families to purchase food during the summer months. Grants will be awarded in the form of a card to use at stores to purc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223121
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen communities, create strong families, address food insecurity, improve health and education, and build resilience. Priority is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209722
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of human services, housing, health, youth, education, arts and culture, and the environment. Capital c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181467
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