Grants Coordinator – Tribal Funding Initiatives

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska seeks a Grants Manager to research and coordinate grant programs, prepare competitive applications, and ensure compliance. The role involves writing budgets, narratives, and reporting, while aligning proposals with tribal priorities and federal rules.

You will lead grant development across departments, monitor opportunities from federal and private sources, and maintain relationships with funding agencies to support tribal programs and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in grants management, business, public or related field; experience acceptable.
• Two years in grant writing, prep, submission and program development.
• One year supervisory experience; strong knowledge of Federal Assistance Regulations.
• Proven track record securing grants from diverse sources; grant database proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Research and coordinate grant programs and funding opportunities with grant teams.
• Prepare, write, and submit competitive grant applications; include budgets and compliance reports.
• Conduct inter-departmental and inter-agency meetings to prioritize project needs.
• Maintain awareness of opportunities from BIA, IHS, and other agencies.
• Advise on funding requirements and strategy; maintain agency relationships.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Communication

Budgeting

Supervisory

Federal grants regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in grants management

Master's degree in grants management

Tools

Grant databases

Job description

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska seeks a Grants Manager to research and coordinate grant programs, prepare competitive applications, and ensure compliance. The role involves writing budgets, narratives, and reporting, while aligning proposals with tribal priorities and federal rules.

You will lead grant development across departments, monitor opportunities from federal and private sources, and maintain relationships with funding agencies to support tribal programs and services.