Grants Program Manager

Launch Legends•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Grants Program Manager owns the Autheo Foundation's grant program from intake to project close. You will be the primary point of contact for grant applicants, the operational person behind the program's review process, and the steward of the Foundation's most direct lever for ecosystem growth. This role sits at the intersection of program operations, community relations, and 501(c)(3) compliance.

Requirements

Management of a grants or non-profit program: preferably in a technology non-profit, blockchain foundation, or open-source organization
Strong project management skills: comfortable managing 15–40 concurrent active grants across multiple stages
Familiarity with 501(c)(3) grant compliance requirements: written agreements, milestone documentation, disclosure obligations
Technical fluency to evaluate blockchain development proposals and coordinate productively with the Protocol/Technical Lead during review
Excellent communication skills: ability to write clear grant feedback, rejection rationale, and public-facing program updates
Experience with KYC/KYB processes and comfort working with international grantees in varied legal and financial contexts

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Web3 or crypto grant programs
Background in smart contract development or blockchain technical evaluation
Experience building or scaling programs from the ground up
Passion for education, mentoring, and creating programs

Responsibilities

Manage the full grant lifecycle: application intake, eligibility screening, coordination of technical review with technical team, Grant Committee approval, award notification, agreement execution, milestone tracking, and final project close
Serve as the primary point of contact for all grant applicants: answering questions, providing feedback on proposals, and guiding teams throughout the review process
Maintain the grant management system: track all active grants, upcoming milestones, disbursement schedules, and reporting deadlines
Coordinate with Grant Committee, Foundation Board, and internal legal team on grant agreement execution, KYC/KYB completion, and grant revocation proceedings if required
Work with Finance & Operations to process milestone-based disbursements accurately and on schedule
Publish awarded grants on the Foundation website and manage quarterly program transparency reports
Proactively identify and recruit high-potential projects and teams that align with the Foundation's RFP priorities
Collect and publish grantee milestone reports, escalate scope changes, delays, or compliance issues to the Grants Committee
Track program KPIs: applications received, awards made, milestone completion rates, ecosystem impact metrics