Job Description
We are looking for a Grants Manager to support a public safety office in Florida through the full pre-award grant lifecycle and selected post-award administrative activities. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a strong writer and organizer who can identify funding opportunities, coordinate proposal development, and keep submissions on track from concept through deadline. The role requires close collaboration with subject matter experts to shape competitive applications, assemble supporting data, and manage the documentation needed for timely submission. After award, this person will also assist with compliance-related reporting and administrative follow-up while completing required background screening, fingerprinting, and training.
Responsibilities:
• Research public and private funding opportunities and evaluate which programs align with departmental priorities and operational needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to define project goals, collect supporting information, and confirm readiness to pursue grant opportunities.
• Prepare complete application packages by developing written narratives, gathering statistics and program data, building budgets, and coordinating approvals and signatures.
• Manage multiple grant pursuits at once while maintaining organized records and ensuring all materials are submitted accurately and on time.
• Monitor awarded grants for required reports, documentation, and administrative deliverables in coordination with relevant internal teams.
• Support post-award oversight by tracking deadlines, maintaining compliance files, and assisting with reporting activities tied to awarded funds.
• Communicate clearly with departmental contacts throughout the grant process to keep projects moving and address information gaps quickly.
• Complete agency-specific onboarding requirements, including background screening, fingerprinting, and required training before fully assuming responsibilities.• Demonstrated experience managing grant activities, including opportunity identification, proposal preparation, and submission coordination.
• Experience working with government funding programs such as federal grants, along with exposure to foundation or other private grant sources.
• Strong writing ability with experience developing persuasive narratives, assembling supporting documentation, and tailoring content to application requirements.
• Working knowledge of budget development and the financial components commonly included in grant proposals.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple applications.
• Ability to gather, interpret, and present data clearly in support of funding requests and required reporting.
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to complete fingerprinting and any required training for the assignment.
