Grant Writing & Funding Specialist

Tippecanoe County Government; Indiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tippecanoe County Government is seeking a Grant Facilitator to research, write, and submit grant applications for County services. The role involves gathering data, preparing reports, and coordinating with grantee departments to ensure compliance with agency requirements.

You will review grant budgets, administer state and federal grants, maintain fund ledgers, and prepare status reports for Commissioners and Council. Strong writing, arithmetic, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of grant administration and ability to perform arithmetic calculations and apply for and administer state and federal grants.
• Working knowledge of standard office policies, procedures, and organizational tactics, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and operations.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation and ability to prepare detailed reports as required.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and ability to operate standard office equipment, including computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, fax machine and telephone.
• Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information according to State requirements.
• Ability to understand and interpret state and federal grant regulations, forms and guidelines, contracts, maps, and legal terminology.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, officials and staff from other County departments, and the public, respecting professional ethics and diversity.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision and with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure of formal schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions, and present findings in oral or written form.
• Ability to travel occasionally for seminars and training, sometimes overnight.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and prepares reliable data for reports disclosed to the granting agency and other interested parties.
• Conducts research for grant programs applicable to County services and helps select grants for the application process.
• Prepares and assists departments with grant applications and tracks/report status of submissions to Commissioners and Council.
• Provides information and instruction to grantee departments regarding requirements for administration of funded programs, including recordkeeping and reporting.
• Reads grant applications and prepares a synopsis of what the grant will provide, including equipment and personnel.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant administration

Data gathering

Budget tracking

Report writing

Communication skills

Public sector knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration

Public Administration

Accounting

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Tippecanoe County Government is seeking a Grant Facilitator to research, write, and submit grant applications for County services. The role involves gathering data, preparing reports, and coordinating with grantee departments to ensure compliance with agency requirements.

You will review grant budgets, administer state and federal grants, maintain fund ledgers, and prepare status reports for Commissioners and Council. Strong writing, arithmetic, and communication skills are essential.