Grant Writer

Manatee County Government•Lakewood Ranch, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs a variety of duties toward grant seeking efforts, including preparing, writing, and submitting grant proposals to support county wide programs, services, projects, and resources. Duties include pre-award activities, including prospect research for seeking out grant funding opportunities, writing and applying for grants, data and information gathering, and submitting proposals in local, state, and federal grant portals. Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

Requirements

Two (2) or more years of experience in a position related to grant writing and development.
Experience with state and/or federal grant portals.
Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license with Florida driver’s license within 30-days of hire.
Ability to perform research and analyze data.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity and conciseness.
Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor’s degree in a field related to social science, environmental science, business, finance, English, or public administration.
Desired training in grant writing.
Knowledge of principles and practices of grant budgeting and narrative writing.
Develops recommendations for future grant funding based upon program review and analysis.

Responsibilities

Researches and identifies federal, state, nonprofit, or other grant opportunities.
Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of Manatee County, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.
Reads and interprets requests for proposals and funding guidelines to determine appropriateness for Manatee County’s Health Service Section and how best to respond.
Generates revenues for Manatee County programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written, and well-documented grant proposals.
Researches, compiles, organizes, analyzes, and disseminates data and information for grant proposals.
Develops and organizes grant and proposal documentations with consistent style and formatting standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and appliable federal and Florida law.