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Grant program coordinators, also known as grant management specialists, are responsible for directing grant-funded programs for schools, non-profits, social agencies, and other institutions, as well as identifying grants that may benefit their organizations and writing applications and proposals for grants.

As specialists in grants, these program coordinators study available grants from charities and government programs offering funds to determine if the grants and funds correlate with the plans and aims of their employer. They may make contact with officials at those potential sources of funding to determine grant requirements and communicate findings to their staff, and they then work with their staff to build a program or determine how an existing program can incorporate the available funding. They also work to determine budgets and time schedules and serve as the go-between person between their employers and those offering grant money. In serving that role, they often write grant proposals and keep those who provide funds aware of the progress of newly-funded programs.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are important in this position to effectively relay information to staff, employers, and those providing grants. They often meet with grant providers and potential providers in their own offices and may coordinate visits to program locations by grant providers.

Most grant program coordinators have at least a bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, or business administration. Many have master’s degrees and have previously worked as staff at charities and other organizations receiving grants. Some also have prior experience with companies and foundations providing grants, which gives them a stronger feel for both sides of the situation. In all cases, coordinators are expected to be well-versed in the legal aspects of grants and continue their education in order to write proposals more effectively and be aware of changes in laws and requirements for non-profits and grant recipients. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

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