Blais & Associates

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Position Title: Municipal Grant Writer – Remote Work from Home! Type: Part-time hourly, 20+ hours/week (100% Remote) Base Compensation: Commensurate with experience We are seeking a skilled, accurate, and resourceful Grant Writer to join our Grant Development Department developing turnkey, persuasive federal and state grant applications for municipal clients. Our grant writers are not just writers – they are public-impact professionals. Our work secures vital funding for infrastructure, housing, public safety, and quality-of-life improvements for communities around the nation. This is a collaborative, team-based grant writing role, not an isolated freelance position. Writers receive structured training, writing feedback via internal review processes, and shared resources to ensure consistent quality, professional growth, and ultimately, a rewarding career. Accountable, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven professionals are the best fit for this role. If you take deep pride in the quality and consistency of your work products and enjoy a team-based approach of supporting and collaborating with your colleagues, you will be a fantastic fit for our team. Responsibilities • Develop competitive grant application narratives (approximately 3–50 pages) that integrate technical, financial, and community data into clear, compelling, and funder-aligned storytelling. • Translate complex quantitative, technical, and programmatic information into concise, persuasive language that is accessible to non-technical reviewers. • Prepare complete and compliant grant application packages, including budgets and budget narratives, project timelines, Gantt charts, schedules, scopes of work, letters of support, maps, photo exhibits, and all required forms. • Deliver assigned work efficiently and within established project budgets and timelines. • Ensure strict adherence to program guidelines, formatting rules, page limits, and scoring criteria. • Manage multiple grant applications simultaneously across different clients and funding programs, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and deadline compliance. • Conduct in-depth research using federal, state, and local data sources and mapping tools (e.g., Google Earth, U.S. Census Bureau, California Community FactFinder, CalEnviroScreen) to support data-driven narratives. • Interview subject matter experts and client staff to gather technical inputs and distill key insights into funder-ready content. Professional Skills • Exceptionally high standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all written deliverables. • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information into cohesive narratives. • Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong time-management and project-management skills, with attention to detail across multiple concurrent assignments. • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative, team-based structure. • Professional judgment and accountability in managing workloads, meeting commitments, and supporting overall team success. Required Qualifications • 1-3+ years of experience in federal or state grant writing. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). • Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication, or applicable field. Technical Requirements • Efficient, effective, and focused in a fully remote environment. • Fast internet connection and quiet place to focus to fully participate in video meetings and conference calls with clients and colleagues. • Professional presence in online meetings (Microsoft Teams). You must complete the survey at the link below to be considered for this position: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/3NZS/Grant-Writer Overview of B&A Grant Services B&A Grant Services (“B&A”) has served California cities for over 25 years – focused purely on delivering the highest quality grant support for small and medium-sized cities with one goal defined in our mission statement: We serve our clients with premier grant solutions that improve the quality of life for our communities. We provide grant strategy (including needs assessments), grant research, full-service grant writing, and post-award grant management services to assist City Mangers to win competitive funds from state and federal agencies. Our long-standing client relationships are built on measurable results, with a demonstrated Return on Investment (ROI) for cities of up to $125 in grant funds for every $1 invested in our services. We proudly serve over 70 municipal clients across California, partnering with City Managers, Department Heads, and their staff. We have on-staff senior experts to support all Departments – including Public Works, Transportation, Transit, Public Health, Water, Fire, Police, Community Resilience, and Housing. • We are a PC-based firm in support of our clientele. Candidates using Apple products must be proficient with MS Office products, as training will not be provided. • Blais & Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Flexible schedule Work Location: Remote