Grant Writer: Secure Funding for Community Programs

DeKalb Health; Brimley (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Mills Indian Community is seeking a Grant Writer to research, prepare, and submit proposals to new and existing funding sources, aligning with program managers and tribal leadership. You will manage deadlines, coordinate with departments, and ensure compliance for government and private funders.

The role requires strong writing, research, and project management skills, and may involve travel. A Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, or Business Administration is required, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, or business administration required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional grant writing experience with track record of securing multi-year commitments.
• Experience researching opportunities via grants.gov and other funding portals.
• Strong writing, research, and proposal development skills with excellent organizational ability.
• Ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously and meet deadlines; travel may be required.
• Experience working with Native American communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee ongoing submissions for grants and contracts.
• Gather documentation and fulfill requirements of government agencies to seek funding for Bay Mills Indian Community.
• Maintain a calendar of grant proposals, due dates, submissions and deadlines.
• Persuasively communicate the organization’s mission and program goals to funders.
• Coordinate with department managers to identify funding needs and prepare grant submissions.
• Ensure submissions are reviewed by accounting/legal as needed and submitted on time.
• Track submissions and communicate outcomes to Tribal Manager, Planning Manager, and Grants Management.
• Attend mandatory trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Proposal development

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Discretion & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bay Mills Indian Community is seeking a Grant Writer to research, prepare, and submit proposals to new and existing funding sources, aligning with program managers and tribal leadership. You will manage deadlines, coordinate with departments, and ensure compliance for government and private funders.

The role requires strong writing, research, and project management skills, and may involve travel. A Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, or Business Administration is required, with a