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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 Florida Small Businesses for Business Development

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind technical assistance to Florida small businesses in eligible locations, including home-based companies, for business development activities. Funding is intended for supplies and equipment purchases, renovations, insurance, invent...

GrantWatch ID#: 185230
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit and public entities for arts and cultural programming. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for cultural activities throughout the state, including professional services, performances,...

GrantWatch ID#: 163533
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Historic Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts for a range of historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 170470
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Grants to Florida Organizations to Benefit Women

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida organizations for activities that benefit women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational or skills-building programs that improve women's practical and educational skills and advance upward mobility in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 220897
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Grants to Florida Library Cooperatives to Increase Information-Sharing Efficiency

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida library cooperatives to improve library services throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that increase the efficiency of information sharing between state library systems. The purpose of the grant is to support services, related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174580
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Grants to Florida Agencies for Capital Improvements to Libraries

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida counties, municipalities, and special districts for capital projects to improve public libraries. Funding is intended for property or facilities acquisition and for architectural services, construction, remodeling, expansion, engineering, site pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174787
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts to Enhance Cultural Buildings

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts for capital projects related to cultural centers. Funding is intended for the acquisition, construction, and renovation of facilities used for ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 181516
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Promote Local Arts and Culture

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit cultural and community-based organizations to support arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable youth and children to access cultural opportunities, preserve cultural traditions and heritage throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175387
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Grants to Florida Business and Commercial Property Owners to Enhance the Exterior of Downtown ...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Florida business and commercial property owners and tenants in eligible locations to enhance the exterior of buildings in the downtown area. Funding is intended to support renovation, maintenance, and improvement projects that strengthen the visual iden...

GrantWatch ID#: 225995
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Grants to Florida Small Businesses and Nonprofits for Capacity Building

Deadline: 07/13/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 230395
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