Grants Manager
Discoverlowell, Lowell, MI, United States
In-person (Lowell, MI), remote, or hybrid
The Grants Manager will turn the NCTA’s goals into tangible impact. You will lead the full grant lifecycle: Researching opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and writing winning proposals. Beyond the application, you will oversee project implementation and reporting to ensure long-term trust with funders. Acting as a bridge between vision and execution, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform trail projects into fundable realities and serve as a primary ambassador to foundation and corporate partners. Working with NCTA directors, you will have a collaborative role in the governmental grant process.
Core Responsibilities
Research grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies
Strategic focus on engaging stakeholders in prospecting plans across the Trail’s eight states.
Write and edit persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials
Understand complex and varied requirements
Manage grant calendars, submission deadlines, and documentation
Collaborate with Chapters, partners, program, development, and finance teams to develop accurate budgets and narratives
Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and application protocols
Track funding status and maintain grant records in CRM and tracking systems
Support post-award reporting, outcome tracking, and renewal applications
Qualifications
2+ years of experience writing successful grant proposals
Familiarity with nonprofit programs, evaluation metrics, and research
Familiarity with the benefits of outdoor recreation and trails
Strong persuasive writing skills and technical writing
Adept at navigating hybrid work environments
Familiarity with public and private foundations that fund organizations like NCTA. This includes experience with state and federal grants.
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The Grants Manager will turn the NCTA’s goals into tangible impact. You will lead the full grant lifecycle: Researching opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and writing winning proposals. Beyond the application, you will oversee project implementation and reporting to ensure long-term trust with funders. Acting as a bridge between vision and execution, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform trail projects into fundable realities and serve as a primary ambassador to foundation and corporate partners. Working with NCTA directors, you will have a collaborative role in the governmental grant process.
Core Responsibilities
Research grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies
Strategic focus on engaging stakeholders in prospecting plans across the Trail’s eight states.
Write and edit persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials
Understand complex and varied requirements
Manage grant calendars, submission deadlines, and documentation
Collaborate with Chapters, partners, program, development, and finance teams to develop accurate budgets and narratives
Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and application protocols
Track funding status and maintain grant records in CRM and tracking systems
Support post-award reporting, outcome tracking, and renewal applications
Qualifications
2+ years of experience writing successful grant proposals
Familiarity with nonprofit programs, evaluation metrics, and research
Familiarity with the benefits of outdoor recreation and trails
Strong persuasive writing skills and technical writing
Adept at navigating hybrid work environments
Familiarity with public and private foundations that fund organizations like NCTA. This includes experience with state and federal grants.
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