Grant Writer & Administrator

County of Monroe • Monroe, MI

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About The Position

The Grant Writer & Administrator works within the Community Planning & Engagement Department to identify, secure, and manage external funding supporting community development, capital improvements, and public services throughout Monroe County. The role manages the full grant lifecycle, including researching funding opportunities, preparing competitive data-driven proposals, monitoring post-award compliance, tracking budgets, and reporting on performance.

The position collaborates with county departments—including the Sheriff's Office, Health Department, Emergency Management, Drain Commissioner, Parks & Recreation, Planning Division, Veteran Affairs, and Fairview, the county-owned residential and transitional shelter facility—to align project needs with federal, state, and private funding opportunities and advance the County's strategic goals and long-term master plans. The position is expected to start after January 1, 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban/Community Planning, Business Administration, Finance, Technical Writing, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of experience writing, securing, and administering public sector grants.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Research external funding opportunities from federal, state, and private sources.
• Write and prepare competitive, data-driven grant proposals.
• Administer the full grant lifecycle, including post-award compliance monitoring, budget tracking, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate with county departments to identify and align project needs with funding opportunities.
• Support funding efforts that advance Monroe County's strategic goals and long-term master plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level