Grant Writer

**About Urban Impact** Urban Impact is a Christ\-centered organization dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved youth by empowering them spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to providing safe spaces, strong mentorship, academic support and opportunities that help students grow in confidence, character, and purpose. Our programs connect caring Christian adults with young people who benefit from consistent support, encouragement, and guidance. As Urban Impact continues to expand its programs, we are seeking a skilled and dependable grant writer to help identify funding opportunities, prepare strong proposals, and support ongoing grant management. Website: https://www.urbanimpactct.org/ **Position Overview** The Grant Writer \& Funding Development Specialist will research aligned funding opportunities, develop and submit grant applications, maintain grant records and deadlines, and assist with reports and renewals. The Grant Writer will work closely with the Operations Manager, who will provide grant\-readiness support, organizational data, internal materials, and oversight throughout the application and reporting process. **Core Responsibilities** **Grant Research and Strategy** * Research foundation, corporate, government, and other funding opportunities aligned with Urban Impact’s mission and programs. * Evaluate opportunities for eligibility, organizational fit, competitiveness, and required capacity. * Maintain an organized grant pipeline and calendar of application, reporting, and renewal deadlines. * Recommend funding opportunities based on organizational priorities and program needs. * Identify grant opportunities that require or would benefit from collaborative partnerships and advise * leadership on potential partnership needs, eligibility requirements, and application strategy. **Proposal Development and Submission** * Write and edit letters of inquiry, grant applications, proposals, renewal requests, and related funding * materials. * Tailor applications to each funder’s priorities, requirements, and evaluation criteria. * Collaborate with the Operations Manager, Executive Director, and program staff to gather program information, budgets, outcomes, stories, and supporting documents. * Develop clear and compelling narratives that accurately communicate Urban Impact’s mission, programs, community relationships, and impact. * Coordinate application components, incorporate internal feedback, and ensure complete and timely * submissions. * Support collaborative grant applications by coordinating required information, letters of support, * partnership documentation, and shared proposal components with approved community partners. **Grant Tracking and Reporting** * Maintain organized records of applications, supporting documents, awards, agreements, and funder * correspondence. * Track application outcomes, grant commitments, and reporting requirements. * Support the preparation of grant