Municipal Grants & Loans Coordinator

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Loan/Grant Facilitator to join our Civil Engineering Section, supporting municipalities with infrastructure project funding through state revolving loan programs and grant opportunities.

You will administer loans/grants, prepare technical applications with engineers, and interact with clients and agencies to gather information and ensure timely submissions. This role emphasizes independent work, strong organization, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Experience with administration of government funded grants and/or loans preferred.
• Experience with IEPA State Revolving Loan Program preferred.
• Must be an independent worker with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with external clients and internal departments required.
• Experience presenting grant applications in front of municipal boards and councils preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administration and completion of loans/grants and IEPA State Revolving Loans.
• Technical writing working with Engineers on the technical aspect of the application.
• Client interaction to secure necessary information and approvals.
• Compiling of technical and administrative documents for the application.
• Working with Agencies and internal staff to submit timely, complete and competitive applications.
• Assist in the monitoring of loan and grant status timelines.
• Close out of loans/grants.
• Documentation of the application process and lessons learned to be used for future grant opportunities to share with the team.
• Screening projects to match needs with funding opportunities.

Skills

Independent worker

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication

Grant applications presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related fields

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Loan/Grant Facilitator to join our Civil Engineering Section, supporting municipalities with infrastructure project funding through state revolving loan programs and grant opportunities.

You will administer loans/grants, prepare technical applications with engineers, and interact with clients and agencies to gather information and ensure timely submissions. This role emphasizes independent work, strong organization, and clear communication.