Municipal Funding & Grant Strategist

Verdantas•Erie, PA

22h•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a Municipal Funding & Grant Strategist to support the growth of our government and municipal planning services across the Northeast. Preferred location is within the Northeast Area (i.e., New England, New York, and the MidAtlantic), with flexibility across the Verdantas office locations. This role is focused on helping our public-sector clients secure funding to advance planning and infrastructure initiatives, while positioning Verdantas as a trusted partner that connects planning, engineering, and implementation. This position connects planning services with Verdantas’ existing technical disciplines, strengthening our ability to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions for public-sector and government agencies. As the Municipal Funding & Grant Strategist, you will work closely with planners, engineers, environmental scientists, and government market leaders to align municipal planning efforts with state and federal funding opportunities. This role will support grant strategy, application development, and funding-ready planning deliverables that help municipalities move from vision to implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field
5–10+ years of experience working with public-sector funding, grants, or government programs
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading grant applications for municipal or infrastructure-related projects
Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical planning concepts into clear funding narratives
Familiarity with municipal planning processes and infrastructure programs is strongly preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and support multiple pursuits simultaneously
Interest in public-sector service and helping communities advance funded, implementable projects

Responsibilities

Identify, track, and evaluate federal, state, and regional funding programs relevant to municipal planning and infrastructure projects
Support development of grant strategies tied to comprehensive plans, transportation plans, stormwater and watershed studies, resilience initiatives, and capital improvement programs
Lead or support the preparation of grant applications, including narratives, benefit-cost framing, and supporting documentation
Collaborate with planning and engineering teams to create funding-ready scopes and planning + funding service bundles
Assist government market leaders with pursuit strategy, proposal development, and positioning related to funded programs
Engage with municipal staff, agencies, and partners to align project priorities with available funding sources
Maintain internal tools or resources that track funding programs, deadlines, and awarded grants