Strategic Grants & Funding Lead

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Lancaster County is seeking a Strategic Funding & Grants Coordinator to lead development, grant acquisition, administration, compliance, and interdepartmental coordination for public safety and emergency management initiatives. The role focuses on identifying funding opportunities and ensuring sustainable funding strategies across departments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in grants or enterprise operations, with strong writing, analytical, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and three years of progressively responsible experience in grants management, strategic funding development, or related fields.
• Knowledge of Federal and State grant regulations, compliance standards, and grants lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities; ability to prepare proposals and executive summaries.

Responsibilities

• Research, monitor, and prioritize funding opportunities aligned with County objectives.
• Coordinate grant applications, budgets, timelines, and performance measures.
• Monitor grant expenditures, reporting, and compliance; manage grant closeout activities.

Skills

Grant regulations

Strategic planning

Research skills

Written communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Business/Finance/Emergency Management/IT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grants management systems

Database software

Project tracking software

Job description

Lancaster County is seeking a Strategic Funding & Grants Coordinator to lead development, grant acquisition, administration, compliance, and interdepartmental coordination for public safety and emergency management initiatives. The role focuses on identifying funding opportunities and ensuring sustainable funding strategies across departments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in grants or enterprise operations, with strong writing, analytical, and collaborative skills.