Grant Writer - Part-Time

Holley-Navarre Water System INC•Navarre, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Holley-Navarre Water System is an 18,000 strong, member owned, not-for-profit water and wastewater company in Santa Rosa County. HNWS has an annual budget of approximately $16 million. HNWS wholly owns two subsidiaries: an engineering firm and a golf course. HNWS is searching for a part-time grant writer. The grant writer will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting compelling grant proposals to secure funding from foundations, corporations, community grants and government agencies for this 501(c)(12) utility cooperative. This role supports the organization’s mission by developing sustainable funding streams and ensuring compliance with all grant requirements.

Requirements

Technical Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience navigating and securing funds from: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Skills: Exceptional written communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Familiarity with Florida-specific statutes and environmental regulations.
Experience with federal systems such as Grants.gov and SAM.gov.
Ability to translate technical engineering or environmental data into "layman’s terms" for reviewers.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
Relevant Experience: 2–3 years of professional grant writing experience with a demonstrable success rate.
Current Florida Driver’s License.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF software; ability to learn organization-specific systems.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience pursuing federal and Florida funding sources, including FDEP, EPA, and CDBG programs preferred.
Ideal candidate would also have experience with federal systems such as Grants.gov and SAM.gov.

Responsibilities

Grant Research & Strategy: Identify, vet, and track upcoming funding (federal, state, local, foundation and corporate) opportunities aligned with organizational programs and strategic priorities, tailored to environmental, infrastructure, capital improvement and community development needs.
Develop multi-year funding strategies.
Maintain a grants identification and tracking calendar with deadlines. Once awarded, track grant deliverables and deadlines; prepare interim and final reports.
Create and maintain accurate Grants Archive documentation.
Proposal Development: Draft, edit, and submit high-quality grant applications, ensuring all technical requirements and compliance standards are met.
Write clear, persuasive, and high-quality, data-driven grant proposals.
Prepare budgets in coordination with finance staff.
Draft letters of inquiry (LOIs), concept papers, and full proposals.
Compile attachments (IRS determination letter, 990s, board list, financials, etc.).
Tailor narratives to each funder’s priorities and guidelines
Agency Liaison: Navigate the specific portals and submission requirements through platforms such as Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and state agency portals, for programs such as FDEP, EPA, and CDBG.
Collaboration: Work closely with HNWS staff and stakeholders to gather technical data, budgetary requirements, and project milestones for inclusion in proposals.
Reporting: Assist in post-award reporting and documentation to ensure continued compliance and successful grant closeouts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.