GRANT WRITER

Manatee County Government is seeking a Grant Writer in Bradenton, FL, to prepare and submit grant proposals for county programs. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, writing applications, and managing documentation. The role requires a bachelor's degree related to social sciences or similar fields, two years of grant writing experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a salary range of $65,118.41 to $84,653.94.
Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34205

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Expected Starting Salary Range:$65,118.41 - $84,653.94

This classification performs a variety of duties toward grant seeking efforts, including preparing, writing, and submitting grant proposals to support county wide programs, services, projects, and resources. Duties include pre-award activities, including prospect research for seeking out grant funding opportunities, writing and applying for grants, data and information gathering, and submitting proposals in local, state, and federal grant portals.

Working Conditions
Typical indoor office environment. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.

Essential Functions
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Researches and identifies federal, state, nonprofit, or other grant opportunities. Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of Manatee County, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.

Reads and interprets requests for proposals and funding guidelines to determine appropriateness for Manatee County’s Health Service Section and how best to respond.

Generates revenues for Manatee County programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written, and well-documented grant proposals.

Researches, compiles, organizes, analyzes, and disseminates data and information for grant proposals.

Develops and organizes grant and proposal documentations with consistent style and formatting standards.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Preferred bachelor’s degree in a field related to social science, environmental science, business, finance, English, or public administration.

Two (2) or more years of experience in a position related to grant writing and development.

Experience with state and/or federal grant portals.

Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Valid driver’s license with Florida driver’s license within 30-days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Desired training in grant writing.

Knowledge of principles and practices of grant budgeting and narrative writing.

Ability to perform research and analyze data.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity and conciseness.

Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work.

Develops recommendations for future grant funding based upon program review and analysis.