Grant Writer

The purpose of the position is to research, compile and write grant applications for State, Federal, and local funding opportunities, while understanding the limitations and needs of the County. Responsibility includes all pre-award functions and providing support for the post-award functions when needed.

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Performs specialized work researching grant opportunities to support County programs and projects.
• Develops documentation to support efforts to obtain funding, prepares grants applications, and provides technical assistance throughout the pre-award phase.
• Prepares initial budgets for grant applications in cooperation with department personnel.
• Assists departments with grants implementation when necessary.
• Serves as the liaison between the County, funding sources, and other external agencies during the pre-award phase.
• Keeps County Departments apprised of applicable funding opportunities and makes recommendations to departments on whether or not to pursue funding opportunities.
• Work in conjunction with the Grants Manager, Grants Compliance Analyst and Grants & Revenue Manager as part of the County’s Grants Team.
• Participates as a member of the Grants Team to provides direction in the establishment of grant oversight and monitoring programs that provides support and guidance to department’s financial and program staffs in the management of grant programs to ensure controls and systems are in place to assure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Assists various departments to ensure the ability to implement prospective programs in the most efficient and effective method for proper data collection, accurate and timely reporting and to ensure delivery of required outcomes.
• Interprets and explains applicable grant and/or program regulations, requirements, and procedures. 
• Assists the Grant Team in providing periodic training to keep department staff current with requirements.
• Be able to provide periodic support for the Grants Compliance Analyst.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.