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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 North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Charitable Causes

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable causes. Funding is intended for scientific, health, education, charitable, and safety purposes in the funding source's service area. All applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225963
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Grants to North Dakota Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to improve health outcomes for local residents. Funding is intended for community-based gardening initiatives to address longstanding health-care challenge...

GrantWatch ID#: 228720
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Grants to North Dakota Tribal Communities to Improve Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to North Dakota tribal communities for programs and initiatives to improve health and well-being for local community residents. Funding is designed to support the planning, development, and implementation of a locally driven walking initiative that actively...

GrantWatch ID#: 228721
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Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits for Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit human services organizations for arts programming in eligible locations. Eligible projects may be a pilot project, anticipated to continue in subsequent years; a one-time project, not anticipated to be sustained; or t...

GrantWatch ID#: 207149
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Grants to North Dakota Schools to Improve Student Health

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $70,000 to North Dakota rural and tribal schools, regional education associations, and school consortiums to improve the health and well-being of local students. Funding is intended to promote structured fitness programs designed to improve not onl...

GrantWatch ID#: 228719
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Opportunity for North Dakota and Minnesota Job Seekers to Participate in Training Programs

Deadline: 05/25/26

Opportunity for North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota individual job seekers to participate in a workforce development program. Participants in the 10-week training program will receive personal career coaching, skills training in IT for jobs that are in high dema...

GrantWatch ID#: 205198
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Opportunity for North Dakota and Minnesota Job Seekers to Learn Project Management

Deadline: 05/25/26

Opportunity for North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota individual job seekers to participate in a skills development program. The program focus is Project Management. Participants in the 6-week training program will receive coaching and training leading to a designa...

GrantWatch ID#: 217041
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Opportunity for Minnesota and North Dakota Job Seekers to Train in Data Analytics

Deadline: 05/25/26

Opportunity for Northwest Minnesota and North Dakota job seekers to participate in a 6-week training program in the field of data analytics. Successful applicants will benefit from skills development that will prepare them for certification and improve their emplo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225495
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Opportunity for Minnesota and North Dakota Job Seekers to Train in IT Customer Service

Deadline: 05/25/26

Opportunity for Northwest Minnesota and North Dakota job seekers to participate in a 6-week job training program in the area of IT customer service and fundamentals. The program offers successful applicants career coaching, skills training, and ongoing support aft...

GrantWatch ID#: 225496
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Opportunity for North Dakota and Minnesota Job Seekers to Train in Data Analytics

Deadline: 05/25/26

Opportunity for North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota early-career job seekers to participate in a 6-week training program in the area of data analytics. Successful applicants will gain enhanced skills development that will help prepare them for certification and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228710
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