On-Call Grant Writer – K12 Education

FranklinCovey; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Employee stock purchasing program

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

FranklinCovey is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Writer for K-12 education programs. The role involves researching, developing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding from state and federal sources.

Strong writing, project management, and knowledge of education funding are essential. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of grant writing experience, with familiarity in Grants.gov and education funding sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 3 years of grant writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from state and federal agencies that align with K-12 education initiatives.
• Write compelling grant proposals to secure financial support.
• Work collaboratively with the Funding Department to develop highly competitive proposals.
• Effectively manage projects to ensure timely submission of proposals.
• Maintain a database of grant applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Grants.gov

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We give strategy the human edge™.

FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) is the world’s most trusted leadership and organizational performance partner that gives strategy the human edge. We help organizations achieve the breakthrough results that matter most. Using proven, principle-centered frameworks and practices, we build high-trust leaders, teams and cultures and help clients translate strategy into consistent execution. For more than 40 years, we have tested this approach with thousands of clients from Fortune 100 companies to educational and government institutions, providing professional services across 160 countries.

To learn more, visit franklincovey.com

Title: Grant Writer — K12 Education

Global Title: Grant Writer

Division & Department: Education Funding

Status: On-Call Hourly

Reports to: VP

Location: Remote — Anywhere in the contiguous US

Compensation: Anticipated compensation for this position is $30/hour*.

Date Posted: 11/4/26**

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Grant Writer to research, develop, and submit grant proposals to secure funding for K-12 education programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant writing, knowledge of the K-12 education landscape, and a track record of securing funding from state and federal agencies. This role requires excellent writing skills, project management abilities, and a deep understanding of educational funding needs.

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Essential Job Functions

• Research and identify grant opportunities from state and federal agencies that align with K-12 education initiatives.
• Write compelling grant proposals to secure financial support.
• Work collaboratively with the Funding Department to develop highly competitive proposals.
• Effectively manage projects to ensure timely submission of proposals.
• Maintain a database of grant applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Education, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• 3 years of experience grant writing

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of K-12 education programs and funding sources
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills
• Proven grant writing experience in the education or nonprofit sector
• Knowledge of federal and state education grants (e.g., school improvement, enrichment, after-school programs)
• Familiarity with grant databases such as Grants.gov and state funding opportunity websites
• Ability to manage multiple grant applications simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience working with school districts, education nonprofits, or government agencies

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, employee stock purchasing program, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more. Please visit https://franklincoveybenefits.com/ for details.

*Actual offer may be outside of this range and will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

**Unless otherwise noted, applications will be accepted for a minimum of three (3) days from the initial published date on the FranklinCovey job board, but the posting may close at any time after the specified duration.

Employer Information

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