Fire and EMS Grant Writing Consultant

Lexipol; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexipol’s Fire and EMS Grant Writing Consultant role is a remote, seasonal contract. The position supports the Grants Team by developing narrative grant content, performing grant research, and consulting with agencies one-on-one on Fire and EMS grant programs.

The consultant will craft compelling narratives, conduct targeted research, and coordinate with the project manager to ensure timely submission of complete grant applications. Two+ years of grant writing experience in Fire/EMS is required.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of professional grant writing and consulting experience within Fire and EMS sectors.
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to craft clear and persuasive narratives.
• Experience writing for programs like AFG, FP&S, and/or SAFER grants.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and foundation grant processes benefiting Fire and EMS departments.
• Ability to identify grant opportunities from state and federal agencies, foundations, and other funding sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive narratives for grant applications and provide guidance to project managers and agencies.
• Consult with agency points of contact on items needed for narratives and recommend project eligibility.
• Advise and research potential grant programs for departments, agencies, and governments we serve.
• Meet with agencies one-on-one to discuss projects and recommended grant opportunities.
• Provide in-depth grant research results to the grants team for various products and clients.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant consulting

Research

Proposal development

Writing/editing

Communication

Tools

CRM databases

Job description

Fire and EMS Grant Writing Consultant

This is a remote, seasonal contract role; candidates must live in the United States.

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Lexipol

At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology. Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift.

Working at Lexipol means making a difference, day in and day out.

The Work

Lexipol’s Grants Team provides customized solutions that enable applicants to identify and pursue federal, state, local, foundation, and private funding opportunities. Public safety agencies and local governments often lack dedicated grant resources or the time required to research opportunities, assess eligibility, and develop competitive applications.

Our core grant solutions include:

• GrantFinder, our grant search and funding intelligence platform.
• GrantWriter, a retained service program for applicants seeking support across multiple projects and programs.
• GrantManager, an end-to-end retained program supporting applicants throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Corporate Grant Assistance Program (GAP), which connects corporate sponsors and their customers with grant education, funding opportunities, lead nurture, and expert grant support.

The Consultant plays a key role on the Grants Team. The overall goal is to assist the Grants Team in the fulfillment of grant writing services contracts, grant consulting, grant research, and reviews. This role will be responsible for narrative writing, research, and consulting with agencies and communities one-on-one regarding Fire and EMS grant programs. This position reports to the Grant Services Manager. The primary objective is to successfully submit complete and comprehensive professional grant applications. Working in partnership with a Grants Team Project Manager, this position will assist in the fulfillment and successful completion of contracted grant projects.

The Lexipol Grants Team will fulfill grant writing applications, research, review, and consulting for fire departments, EMS agencies, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and public safety associations. The team submits applications to major Grantmakers like FEMA, DHS, HRSA, and other federal and state agencies.

This is done through work in these areas of focus:

Narrative Writing and Development (40%)

Example activities:

Provide support and guidance to the project manager and agencies by developing comprehensive narratives. Narratives will be delivered professionally, timely, and free of grammar errors.

• Consult with agency points of contact on items needed for narratives and make recommendations on project eligibility.

Consulting & Research (60%)

Example activities:

Advise, consult, problem solve, and research potential grant programs for the departments, agencies, and governments we serve.

• Meet with agencies one-on-one to discuss projects and recommend potential grant opportunities.
• Provide in-depth grant research results to the grants team for various products and clients.

Requirements: To be considered for this role, you will have this experience:

• Availability and flexibility during daytime hours for consultation calls and communicating with the grants team
• Proven Track Record: Two or more years of professional grant writing and consulting experience within Fire and EMS sectors.
• Proposal Development: Excellent writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to craft clear and persuasive narratives.
• Writing Fire and EMS Grants: Experience writing for programs like the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grant, and/or the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant.
• Applicant Background: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and foundation grant processes, particularly grants that benefit fire departments and EMS agencies.
• Grant Research: Conduct comprehensive research to identify grant opportunities from state and federal government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources relevant to fire and EMS agencies.

Preferred Experience

• Grant Management: Familiarity with grant administrative best practices.
• Proficiencies: Experience working with various CRM databases.

Target Outcomes/Target Results

• 20-25% success rate in having competitive national grants awarded.
• 95% narrative completion rate: fulfilling accepted projects in timelines assigned by project manager.

Value Proposition

• Onboarding process that successfully trains you on our Grants Database, grant writing processes, and our project management system.
• The goal of this team is to support public servants through the successful guidance and submission of grant applications to achieve funding for their organization.
• The organization is growing, committed to staff growth, product improvement, and looking to scale the impact of our work nationally.
• Mentoring by the Grant Services Manager.
• Career pathing opportunities in custom content creation and speaking opportunities.
• Grant Writer and consultant roundtables: engage in activities designed to provide the exchange of information and ongoing training.

The Environment

• Report to the Grant Services Manager who has 10+ years of experience as a first responder and in grants.
• Fun, engaging, and talented teammates who are passionate about social good and contributing to communities.
• Team-oriented environment: collaborate with project managers who are the point of contact with agencies. The project manager collects information from our client agencies. This allows the grant writer to focus on narrative development.
• Work closely with Fortune 500 companies, marketing, and sales organizations who have limited to no understanding of funding for state and local organizations.
• Multiple stakeholders and team members in immediate and ancillary teams.

Duties listed are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive; other duties may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a contract-based, remote, seasonal hourly position that pays $35 to $50 per hour based on experience.

About Lexipol

Lexipol empowers first responders and public servants to best meet the needs of their residents safely and responsibly. We are experts in policy, training, and wellness support committed to improving the quality of life for all community members. Our solutions include state-specific policies, online learning, behavioral health resources, grant assistance, and industry news and information offered through the websites Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, Corrections1, and Gov1. Lexipol serves more than 2 million public safety and government professionals in over 12,000 agencies and municipalities. For additional information, visit www.lexipol.com.

Lexipol Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Lexipol LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic. Lexipol complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.