Grant Specialist

A Grant Specialist is responsible for managing the grant acquisition and administration process for an organisation. These roles are typically found with a non – profit, government, education or health institution. They play a crucial role in securing and managing grant funded initiatives that support their organisations goals. Their primary duties include:

Research

Their role is to identify potential grant opportunities that align with their organisation mission, programs and funding needs.


Proposal Development

They assist in the development of grant proposals by gathering information, writing, preparing budgets and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Application Submission

Grant specialists manage the grant application process including completing documentation, gathering supporting information and submitting proposals within deadlines.

Management, Compliance & Reporting:

Once awarded a specialist will oversee the administration and compliance of grant awarded programs and ensuring reporting requirements are met.

Relationship Management:

  Grant specialists maintain the relationship with grantors, funders and partners to foster ongoing communication, collaboration and other potential funding opportunities. They may attend meetings, conferences and networking opportunities.

Management, Compliance & Reporting:

Once awarded a specialist will oversee the administration and compliance of grant awarded programs and ensuring reporting requirements are met.

Relationship Management:

  Grant specialists maintain the relationship with grantors, funders and partners to foster ongoing communication, collaboration and other potential funding opportunities. They may attend meetings, conferences and networking opportunities.