Strategic Tribal Grant Writer for Community Impact

Standing-Rock-Sioux-Tribe; Fort Yates (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is seeking a Grant Writer at the Fort Yates, ND location. This full-time role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and coordinating budgets and documentation to support tribal programs and strategic priorities.

The candidate will work with tribal departments and community members to ensure timely submissions, maintain grant records, and provide technical assistance throughout the application process to secure funding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Grant Writing, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Equivalent education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Identify federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities aligned with tribe needs.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals and persuasive narratives Communicate tribe’s mission and outcomes.
• Assist in project budgets and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance throughout the grant application process.
• Maintain grant records, track applications, and monitor outcomes.
• Develop and manage a grant calendar with deadlines and follow-ups.
• Collaborate across tribal departments to identify unmet service needs and funding priorities.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Budgeting

Proposal development

Education

Master’s degree in Grant Writing

Tools

Grant Solutions

Job description

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is seeking a Grant Writer at the Fort Yates, ND location. This full-time role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and coordinating budgets and documentation to support tribal programs and strategic priorities.

The candidate will work with tribal departments and community members to ensure timely submissions, maintain grant records, and provide technical assistance throughout the application process to secure funding outcomes.