Grant Writer (Remote) — Fuel Behavioral Health Funding

DETROIT WAYNE Integrated HEALTH Network; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DETROIT WAY Integrated HEALTH Network is seeking a Grant Writer to research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to secure funding for its behavioral health initiatives. Working under the Grants Manager, you will identify funding opportunities, develop persuasive narratives, and ensure proposals meet funder requirements.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather data, tailor proposals to funders, maintain a grants library, and assist in budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in grant writing and/or fundraising with a demonstrated track record of securing grant funding.
• Experience writing proposals for non-profit organizations, preferably in health or human services.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities from federal, state, local, and private foundations that align with DWIHN's mission and strategic goals.
• Write high-quality, persuasive grant proposals, including letters of inquiry, full proposals, and continuation reports, from initial draft to final submission.
• Develop clear, concise, and compelling narratives that articulate program needs, goals, objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the Grants Manager, program staff, and clinical experts to gather accurate and relevant data, program details, and budget information.
• Tailor proposals to meet the specific guidelines and priorities of each prospective funder.
• Develop and maintain a library of grant-related materials, including organizational history, program descriptions, statistical data, and boilerplate content.
• Assist in the development of grant budgets in collaboration with the Grants Manager and program teams.

Skills

Grant writing

Research skills

Excellent writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Journalism/Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grant databases

Job description

DETROIT WAY Integrated HEALTH Network is seeking a Grant Writer to research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to secure funding for its behavioral health initiatives. Working under the Grants Manager, you will identify funding opportunities, develop persuasive narratives, and ensure proposals meet funder requirements.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather data, tailor proposals to funders, maintain a grants library, and assist in budgeting.