Grant Writer & Strategic Advisor - Regenerative Agriculture Project

Upwork is seeking a Grant Writer & Strategic Advisor for a regenerative agriculture project. The role involves developing grant strategies, writing applications, and supporting business development to secure funding. Key responsibilities include managing grant documentation, refining business models, and designing governance structures. Candidates should have 5+ years of grant writing experience and knowledge of regenerative agriculture. This is a remote position with flexible hours.
Grant Writer & Strategic Advisor (Project-Based Contract)

Grant Writer & Strategic Advisor (Project-Based Contract)

Role Overview

Lead grant strategy and business development support for an innovative regenerative agriculture project that combines sustainable cattle farming, carbon sequestration, and blockchain technology. The role will focus on securing funding for initial project development while helping refine the business model and governance structure.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Writing

- Develop comprehensive grant strategy targeting:
• Climate finance institutions
• Agricultural development funds
• Conservation/biodiversity funders
• Technology innovation grants
• Impact investment vehicles

- Write compelling grant applications

- Create standardized grant materials

- Track application deadlines and requirements

- Manage grant reporting and documentation

- Build relationships with funding organizations

Business Strategy Support

- Refine business model integration of:
• Regenerative grazing operations
• Carbon credit generation
• Blockchain implementation
• Community benefit sharing

- Strengthen value proposition articulation

- Develop KPI framework

- Create impact measurement strategy

- Support financial projections

- Enhance market entry strategy

Corporate Governance

- Design governance structure incorporating:
• Community stakeholder representation
• Environmental stewardship
• Fair profit distribution
• Transparency mechanisms

- Develop operational policies

- Create stakeholder engagement framework

- Support blockchain governance integration

Required Experience

- 5+ years grant writing experience

- Strong understanding of regenerative agriculture principles and practices

- Hands-on experience with sustainable livestock management and/or holistic grazing strongly preferred

- Track record of successful conservation/agriculture grants

- Understanding of carbon markets and climate finance

- Knowledge of soil health and biodiversity metrics

- Experience with blockchain/technology projects

- Background in business strategy

- Familiarity with governance structures

- Experience in East African context preferred

- Understanding of ESG frameworks

Required Skills

- Exceptional writing and editing

- Strategic thinking

- Financial modeling understanding

- Project planning expertise

- Stakeholder management

- Research capabilities

- Impact measurement knowledge

- Ability to translate technical regenerative agriculture concepts into compelling grant narratives

- Understanding of regenerative metrics and monitoring systems

- Knowledge of sustainable livestock management practices

Deliverables

1. Grant Strategy

- Funding opportunity mapping

- Grant application calendar

- Standard grant materials

- Impact measurement framework

2. Business Development

- Refined business model

- Governance structure

- Operational framework

- KPI dashboard

3. Documentation

- Grant applications

- Progress reports

- Strategic recommendations

- Governance documents

Project Timeline

- 3-4 month initial engagement

- Potential for ongoing support

Working Arrangements

- Remote position

- Regular virtual meetings

- Occasional site visits if locally based

- Flexible hours

Success Metrics

- Grant funding secured

- Quality of strategic recommendations

- Strength of governance framework

- Clarity of documentation

- Stakeholder feedback

- Implementation feasibility

Required Competencies

- Strategic mindset

- Attention to detail

- Cultural sensitivity

- Environmental awareness

- Technical comprehension

- Business acumen

- Communication skills