Laramie County Government is hiring: Grant Writer in Cheyenne

Grant Writer – Laramie County Government

Summary

Under direct supervision of the County Grants Manager, you will work with grantees and State/Federal partners to research grants, write proposals for county departments, and provide assistance to local non‑profit agencies. You will assist the Grants Manager with revenues and expenditures of all county grants, submit grant reports and payment requests, monitor compliance with federal and state mandates, prepare the annual audit documents, and provide technical assistance to grantees in budgeting and funds management processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Preparation of agenda items for County Commissioner Meetings and assist in presenting completed grant applications and agreements from county departments and external entities for Board approval.
• Assist county departments in the grant proposal process, including preparing grant applications and coordinating with external entities to obtain county sponsorship of pass‑through grants and/or letters of support.
• Research and review various sources of grant funding from governmental agencies and private foundations; consult with other public entities, nonprofit agencies and private organizations.
• Assist with the submittal of financial and performance reports and summaries, abstracts, documentation, guidelines, and correspondence required by the grants.
• Assist in preparing grant letters, documents, public notices, and correspondence; prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical, and administrative summaries and reports.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of grant files including proposals, contracts, resolutions, amendments, fiscal and program reports and fiscal spreadsheets.
• Respond to questions and concerns regarding preparation of grant proposals and grant compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of contracts and resolutions.
• Monitor Federal, State and Foundation funding cycles.
• Operate modern office machines and equipment including PCs, printers, copiers, scanners, calculators, and fax machines; routinely use a full range of word‑processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Attend workshops, conferences and classes to increase professional knowledge.
• Assist special districts and jurisdictions with grant budgeting and grant reporting (e.g., public health, drug court, etc.).

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent AND minimum of two (2) years of grants or related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of grant funding sources.
• Knowledge of all aspects of grant administration.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local rules and regulations pertaining to grant management.
• Skill in research, creating and submitting grant applications.
• Skill in coordinating and conducting grant activities.
• Skill in conducting accurate data input and maintaining records and files.
• Skill in ensuring compliance with all Federal, state and local grant fund requirements.

Benefits

Laramie County provides a competitive benefits package. For a detailed summary of the benefits provided please click the link below to access our benefit page: https://www.laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/County-Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Government Administration

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