Grant Coordinator
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Government
Financial Compliance, Government Administration, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Grant Coordinator
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Role Overview:
Incumbent's work is broad in scope and involves extremely complex issues that require analytical, managerial, and administrative abilities. Work assignments are consistently of a high level policy and administrative nature. Extensive judgment is required to perform necessary duties to determine appropriate actions needed to accomplish the program objectives. All policies, plans, and decisions will be made in the global involvement with multiple programs and stakeholders.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Research and identify sources of external funds and create or develop proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.
- Evaluate work plans and timelines to ensure submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner.
- Provide guidance and assistance to staff and the community on types of grants available, federal and agency requirements for obtaining grants, and process of applying for grants.
- Assist potential recipients in the grant application process making recommendations on possible changes, writing, and/or reviewing grant applications.
- Review submitted grant applications and assess the applicant's eligibility for award based on established criteria.
- Make recommendations to supervisors and granting authority on needs of potential recipients.
- Analyze project costs and prepare budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants.
- Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations.
- Ensure a grantee's compliance with conditions of grants by coordinating agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Extensive knowledge of grants, the grant application process, and the rules and regulations pertaining to grants applicable to assigned programs.
- Extensive knowledge of programs, program planning, public administration, and the political system as they relate to the grant process.
- Ability to interpret and apply grant rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Ability to research new procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Effective communication skills.
- A degree is not required. However, at least five (5) years of relevant grant programs, program planning, public administration, and related field experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
- Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program:
Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards - Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to…
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