Grants Manager

Make an impact. Maximize opportunity. Strengthen our community.

As Grants Manager for the City of Decatur, you'll lead the Grants Division and help secure and maximize funding that advances community priorities. You'll oversee the full grant lifecycle from identifying opportunities and coordinating applications to managing compliance, monitoring expenditures, and completing required reporting.

Working across City departments, you'll evaluate funding opportunities, guide grant administration, and help ensure funded projects achieve their goals and meet all requirements. We're looking for an experienced grants professional who brings strong financial and analytical skills, exceptional organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while building effective partnerships across the organization.

If you're ready to turn funding opportunities into meaningful results for the community, we'd like to hear from you.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• $70,205.00 - $85,416.00 annually
• 14.5 paid holidays (including 2 personal days), paid vacation and sick leave, excellent health insurance, and a strong retirement pension plan.
• Dedicated health center with free check-ups, chronic care, bloodwork, immunizations, and many free prescriptions for employees and their dependents.

Final date to receive applications:
September 20, 2026

• Lead the City's Grants Division and oversee the full life cycle of federal, state, and other grant programs.
• Identify funding opportunities that align with City priorities and advise departments on whether and how to pursue them.
• Coordinate grant applications, project scopes, budgets, environmental reviews, and required documentation to keep opportunities moving forward.
• Serve as a key resource to City departments throughout the grant process—from application through closeout.

• Oversee grant budgets, expenditures, fund balances, reimbursements, and financial reporting.
• Monitor grants for compliance with funding requirements, City policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review program and financial documents, identify potential issues, and help departments address them before they become problems.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and maintain grant records that are ready for review or audit.

• Research funding requirements, program expectations, performance measures, and emerging grant opportunities.
• Analyze budgets, expenditures, outcomes, and other program information to support sound recommendations.
• Prepare reports, budget materials, presentations, and recommendations for City leadership and City Council.
• Help shape policies, procedures, goals, and strategies that strengthen the City's approach to grants management.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Grants Division staff while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Prioritize work, delegate effectively, and ensure the team meets critical deadlines.
• Build productive relationships with departments, grant partners, funding agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Promote responsive, solutions-focused service and help departments successfully navigate complex grant requirements.

You're an experienced grants professional who can balance financial oversight, compliance, problem-solving, and people leadership. You're comfortable navigating complex requirements, managing competing deadlines, and working independently while partnering with others to get the job done.

• Bachelor's degree in business,…