Impact Grant Writer for Health & Community Programs

Urban League of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island is seeking a Grant professional to manage all phases of grant development and reporting for federal, state, and local funders. You will work with a four-person grant team and senior leadership to craft high impact proposals supporting 30+ programs across Health, Healing, Hope and Home.

You will research funders, develop budgets, coordinate with finance, and ensure timely submission of applications and reports, maintaining robust records and compliance.

Qualifications

• Stellar writing skills and a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, human services preferred, and/or related experience.
• A minimum of 2-3 years grant writing experience preferred.
• Experience with federal and RI proposals, including uploading materials through their systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages all phases of public and private sector grant development and reporting for federal, state and local funders.
• Develops high impact proposals aligned with funder formats and requirements.
• Ensures accuracy, grammar, and punctuation in all writing assignments.
• Submits proposals, bids, and reports via electronic grant platforms as needed.
• Maintains electronic grant, contract, and reporting files per policy.
• Coordinates with Finance and program teams to develop budgets and program reporting.

Skills

Grant writing

Nonprofit

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Service of Rhode Island is seeking a Grant professional to manage all phases of grant development and reporting for federal, state, and local funders. You will work with a four-person grant team and senior leadership to craft high impact proposals supporting 30+ programs across Health, Healing, Hope and Home.

You will research funders, develop budgets, coordinate with finance, and ensure timely submission of applications and reports, maintaining robust records and compliance.