Grants Manager

City of St. Cloud•City of St. Cloud, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of St. Cloud is seeking a strategic and driven Grants Program Manager to lead and oversee the City’s grants management program. This role is responsible for securing and managing federal and state funding that supports infrastructure, community development, and essential public services. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of St. Cloud by securing resources that create meaningful, lasting improvements for our community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Financial Management or related field supplemented by six (6) years of government and CDBG grant related experience and two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates Accountability through strong compliance and oversight
Empowerment by supporting departments and partners
Innovation in developing funding solutions and improving processes
Ownership from application through award and reporting.

Responsibilities

Oversee the City’s grants management program and compliance
Administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
Prepare competitive grant applications and required reporting
Collaborate with City departments, leadership, and community partners
Support strategic funding initiatives aligned with City priorities
Serves as the primary administrator for the grant management system.
Oversees the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and activities.
Provides direct supervision of the CDBG Program Manager.
Assess new grant opportunities and applications to ensure alignment with City’s strategic priorities.
Evaluate potential costs and benefits, including matching requirements, operating expenses, and potential program expansion.
Writes and develops grant proposals to secure funding from diverse programs and projects.
Collaborates with external consultants hired by the City for technical or complex grant preparation.
Provides direction in the establishment of a grant planning and development program, offering support and guidance to departmental staff.
Ensures robust controls and systems are implemented to uphold compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts.
Provides pre-planning and technical support to City departments and community partners. This includes reviewing applications to ensure compliance with grant requirements, collaborating on narrative edits, developing timelines, facilitating communication with grantors, aligning grant proposals with City priorities, and offering guidance on budget details.
Creates, oversees, and coordinates a centralized grants management, tracking, and reporting system.
Provides detailed information to City departments, and external agencies and effectively monitors all aspects of grant applications, reimbursements, reporting obligations, and performance metrics across all programs.
Administers grant program funds through program analysis and financial reporting.
Creates and manages a master file containing all information related to funding administration.
Collaborates with staff to optimize program implementation for efficient data collection, accurate and timely reporting, and achieving required outcomes.
Creates policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the effective administration of grants, focusing on compliance and robust internal controls.
Performs additional tasks as assigned or deemed necessary, which are related or logically connected to the position.