Grants Manager

Town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida; Fort Myers Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking an organized Grants Manager to administer the town's portfolio of federal, state, and county grant-funded projects. Under the direction of the Finance Director, this role manages grants across the full lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities through implementation, reimbursement, and closeout.

The ideal candidate brings working knowledge of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), HUD CDBG and CDBG-DR, and FEMA programs, along with project management

Qualifications

• Experience managing the grants lifecycle from identification to closeout.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county grant programs and compliance requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and manage budgets and audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, administer, and oversee municipal projects funded by grants across the full lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance and timely reimbursements and closeout for grant-funded initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance Director and department directors to keep projects on schedule and audit-ready.

Skills

Grant management

Federal funding

Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)

HUD CDBG

FEMA programs

Job description

Position: Grants Manager

Reports to: Finance Director

Emergency Classification: Essential

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Grade: 113

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking an organized, detail-driven Grants Manager to administer the Town's portfolio of federal, state, and county grant-funded projects. Under the direction of the Finance Director, this role manages grants across the full lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities through implementation, reimbursement, and closeout, and partners with department directors to keep capital, resilience, and disaster recovery projects compliant and funded. The ideal candidate brings working knowledge of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), HUD CDBG and CDBG-DR, and FEMA programs, along with the project management skills to keep multiple awards on schedule and audit-ready.

The Town of FMB Offers a Competitive Benefits Package!

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance with low deductibles and annual maximums. The Town covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums. Benefits include employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, gym membership reimbursement and more.
• Work/Life Balance: Employees accrue paid leave monthly, plus sick leave and a birthday benefit annually. The Town observes 14 paid holidays and offers a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Retirement Planning: Immediate vesting in a 401(a)/457(b) pension plan with generous employer contributions.

And More! Join a team that values your well-being, growth, and future.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Grants Project Manager plans, coordinates, administers, and oversees municipal projects funded in whole or in part through federal, state, county, and other grant sources across the full grant lifecycle, from identification of funding opportunities and award acceptance through implementation, reimbursement, closeout, and post-closeout compliance. Projects may include capital improvements, infrastructure, facility renovations, resilience and hazard mitigation initiatives, disaster recovery, and community development activities administered under programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), CDBG-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs, other U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, and state and county funding sources such as the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC).

This position is responsible for coordinating project scope, schedules, budgets, procurement, contracts, consultants