Municipal Grants & Loans Facilitator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Loan/Grant Facilitator to join our Civil Engineering team. This role leads the process of securing and administering state revolving loan programs and supports grant applications for local government units and non-profits.

You will work with engineers and clients to prepare applications, gather information, and monitor loan/grant status, ensuring timely, complete submissions. A bachelor’s degree and strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related fields.
• Applicable experience related to administration of government funded grants and/or loans is preferred but not required.
• Experience with the process for 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 work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Grant presentation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Loan/Grant Facilitator to join our Civil Engineering team. This role leads the process of securing and administering state revolving loan programs and supports grant applications for local government units and non-profits.

You will work with engineers and clients to prepare applications, gather information, and monitor loan/grant status, ensuring timely, complete submissions. A bachelor’s degree and strong organizational and communication skills are required.