Grant Writer

**Overview** We are seeking one highly capable, self\-directed professional to serve as the primary delivery resource for a potential municipal engagement supporting a city in Texas. This is not a routine virtual assistant position. The selected specialist must be able to independently identify relevant grant opportunities, assess eligibility and fit, prepare complete and persuasive applications, and support post\-award grant administration. The role also includes economic development, business outreach, communications, project coordination, financial record support, and general municipal administration. The ideal candidate combines strong grant\-development experience with the judgment, organization, and responsiveness needed to function as an extension of a small city staff. Because this individual will perform the bulk of the work, demonstrated hands\-on experience and strong writing samples are essential. **Duties** * · **Grant prospecting and funding strategy:** Research federal, Texas, regional, county, foundation, and other private funding sources; identify at least 25 viable opportunities annually; match City projects to suitable programs; maintain a grant calendar and funding pipeline; and provide concise monthly opportunity reports. · **Grant application development:** Lead development of complete applications, including narratives, work plans, budgets, schedules, required forms, letters of support, council resolutions, authorizing documents, and partner\-agency inputs. · **Grant administration and compliance:** Maintain organized grant files; track deadlines, deliverables, performance measures, and compliance requirements; support reimbursement requests, quarterly and annual reports, and closeout activities. · **Economic development support:** Respond to business inquiries; assist businesses considering relocation or expansion; maintain prospect and business databases; conduct workforce and industry research; support incentive administration; and prepare reports and presentations. · **Business retention and expansion:** Conduct and document outreach to existing businesses, track concerns and opportunities, coordinate stakeholder meetings, and support retention and expansion initiatives. · **Marketing and communications:** Draft newsletters, website and social media content, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications; support tourism, special events, and business outreach; and perform basic video editing as needed. · **Administrative and financial support:** Maintain departmental receipts and financial records; support accounts payable and reimbursements; track procurement requirements; coordinate meetings; prepare correspondence; and provide recording or transcription support. · **Reporting and project management:** Prepare monthly activity, business outreach, grant opportunity, marketing, and funding pipeline reports, plus annual grant strategy, work plan, funding summary, and performance reporting. Required Qua