Environmental Grant Writer

Stratus Team LLC•Wilkesboro, NC

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About The Position

The Environmental Grant Writer identifies and pursues funding opportunities to support environmental programs, research initiatives, conservation efforts, and sustainability projects. This role develops compelling grant proposals, prepares supporting documents, and collaborates with internal teams to secure financial resources. The position requires strong writing skills and a solid understanding of environmental issues, data, and project design.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Communications, or a related field.
Experience writing successful grants, proposals, or technical reports.
Strong understanding of environmental topics relevant to the organization’s mission.
Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an environmental or related discipline.
3+ years of grant writing experience, particularly in environmental nonprofits or research-based organizations.
Familiarity with federal grant platforms such as Grants.gov, USDA, EPA, and NOAA.
Experience developing budgets, logic models, and impact measurement tools.

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and evaluate government, foundation, and corporate grant opportunities aligned with organizational needs.
Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept notes tailored to funder guidelines.
Gather information and collaborate with program staff, scientists, and leadership to develop accurate and persuasive project narratives.
Prepare grant budgets and financial documentation in partnership with finance teams.
Track proposal deadlines, submission schedules, reporting requirements, and grant activity within internal databases.
Compile environmental data, impact metrics, and program outcomes to support proposal narratives and reporting.
Draft narrative and financial reports for awarded grants and communicate updates to funders as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively and effectively with clients and colleagues, including cross-functional teams, peers, direct reports, and leadership, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
Adapt to changing business needs and priorities, demonstrating flexibility in taking on new responsibilities and adjusting to evolving challenges.