Grants Manager and Writer

Aventia • Hammond, LA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

ELOS Environmental, an Aventia Company (ELOS), is seeking a full-time Grants Manager and Writer to oversee federal and state grants for governmental entities in Louisiana and other states. The role covers the grant lifecycle, from researching funding opportunities and preparing applications to managing awarded projects, compliance, reporting, and closeout. Applications typically focus on infrastructure and municipal, parish, or county programs. The position also serves as a liaison with funding agencies and community organizations and provides clients with training on grant applications and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience in grant writing and grant management; governmental-entity experience is preferred, and nonprofit experience is welcome.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Project management and strategic planning skills, especially for complex projects.
• Proficiency in researching and gathering data to support grant applications.
• Demonstrated experience managing grant awards from start to finish.
• Ability to discern achievable grant opportunities and advise clients on when to apply and what to target for a competitive application.
• Knowledge of how to move projects forward during program or compliance changes.
• Ability to edit and proofread documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Ability to think creatively about phasing grants or leveraging them with other funding sources to deliver affordable projects.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and attention to detail, as well as collaboratively to complete applications and projects.
• Ability to prepare applications quickly when client needs or deadlines are pressing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing or managing grants for infrastructure projects.
• Experience updating policies, performing Davis-Bacon labor compliance, conducting environmental reviews or assessments, completing reimbursement requests, or managing federal property acquisition.
• Experience using Grants.gov, GSA contractor, and other grant research and funding portals.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities for clients.
• Create annual plans with targeted grant opportunities aligned with client priorities.
• Develop community profiles, including plans, demographics, and other information to support grant applications.
• Collaborate with program managers, staff, and stakeholders to gather information for applications.
• Prepare customized grant applications, including narratives, budgets, demographics, maps, and supporting documentation.
• Manage awarded grant projects, including schedules, budgets, policies, procurement, contracts, reimbursements, and closeout.
• Manage compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between clients, funding agencies, and community organizations.
• Train clients on grant application basics, best practices, and compliance requirements.

What This Job Offers

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