Grants Writer

Writes, organizes, and submits applications for federal, state, local, and private grants awards to fund complex and varying Citywide projects and programs.

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Researches and identifies federal, state, local, and private funding sources that align with the goals and priorities of City projects and programs through databases, publications, and websites.
• Drafts and submits letters of intent and full grant proposals. Collects required components of grant applications, coordinates contributions of information or documents from stakeholders, and completes necessary forms.
• Reviews grant funding requirements with stakeholders prior to acceptance and advises stakeholders on compliance issues as grant funds are used.
• Advises and coordinates with City personnel on the award acceptance and budgeting processes.
• Develops and maintains process workflow for City personnel to request grant writing and research assistance.
• Maintains records of fund opportunities, applications submitted and accepted and commonly used data and verbiage for submissions or briefings.
• Performs related work as required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, business administration, or communications.
• Experience:
  
  Two years in grant writing with a record of successful completion of federal and non-federal grant application processes.
• Equivalency:
  We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

• Must possess valid state or federal photo identification, to be maintained throughout employment. Such  required to access federal grants portals. Acceptable forms of  include a federally issued passport card or a state-issued driver’s license or identity card.

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• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• Deferred Compensation
• Legal Shield/d
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.