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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 Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Educatio...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for education and medical and scientific research. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects and programs that benefit the community. Applicants must be lo...

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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and Individuals to Host Events to Showcase Local History

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit community-based organizations and individuals to host publicly accessible events that showcase local history. Funding is intended to expand public awareness of oral history projects about the district. Projects s...

GrantWatch ID#: 184971
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Grants to Washington, DC Humanities-Focused Nonprofits for General Operating Expenses

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC humanities-focused nonprofit organizations for general operating expenses. Funding is intended to aid organizations that provide humanities programming in the DC area, including museums, heritage organizations, historical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218011
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Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Researchers for Research Studies Related to P...

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with qualifying institutions for research related to pediatric cancer. Funding is intended to support clinical and laboratory research projects that advance treatment and outc...

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Grants to Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC Qualifying Individuals for Programmi...

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC researchers and other qualifying individuals affiliated with institutions for programs related to pediatric cancer. Funding is intended to support innovative projects, services, and program...

GrantWatch ID#: 226540
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Grants to Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC Early-Stage Researchers for Studies ...

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants to Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC qualifying early-stage researchers affiliated with research facilities or hospitals for research projects related to pediatric cancer. The purpose of the program is to advance pediatric cancer treatments an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226541
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Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Nonprofits Serving Eligible Communities for Operating Su...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC, nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for operating costs. Preference will be given to applicants serving local youth and underserved and underrepresented populations. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 181057
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits to Prepare Young Adults for Work

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including CBOs, schools, trade associations, and faith-based organizations for initiatives to prepare the District's young adults to enter the workforce. Applicants are advised to complete required r...

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Contract to a Washington, DC Nonprofit to Manage a Tree Nursery

Deadline: 05/08/26

Contract for services to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization to manage a tree nursery. The selected organization will manage a facility that provides nursery stock for public lands in the District. The organization will be responsible for tree production, deli...

GrantWatch ID#: 228420
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Grants to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Financial Assistance

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations for financial assistance. Funding is intended for organizations facing an urgent financial need to sustain their community support programs. Eligible applicants are those loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 198125
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