Grants Manager

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Grants Manager is responsible for providing professional and technical assistance in research, preparation, and application submission of Tribal grants. The Grants Manager will facilitate Community Development projects through research, communication, and development of projects with appropriate communities, Tribal Leaders, and Tribal Departments.

• Develop, coordinate, administer, and supervise funded Tribal programs and/or projects, which are not specifically assigned to a Program Director;
• Coordinate and compile Tribal demographic data, statistics, and resource information as it relates to and for grant applications and awards;
• Prepare and submit for approval accurate grant/contract applications on behalf of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to Federal, State, County, and Private Funding Agencies;
• Coordinate grant/contract applications with appropriate Program Directors and Tribal Administrator ensuring accurate documentation, compliance objectives, and assurance of Tribal priorities and proposals;
• Provide training relating to new and/or updated funding sources, procedures on new or revised program development processes, and procedures for appropriate Program Directors and other staff;
• Stay directly involved in the coordination, compilation, maintenance, distribution, and direct utilization of Tribal demographic data, statistics, and resource information related to grant funding and grant awards;
• Seek out available funds, possible grants, or other funding sources;
• Draft annual development plans that include projected grant proposals under consideration for submission and by certain designated timelines;
• Communicate to Tribal departments and communities' sources of funding that are available;
• Assist Program Directors to develop and enhance programs;
• Maintain relationships with representatives from funding sources;
• Coordinate timely and accurate monitoring procedures of awarded grants ensuring compliance with the requirements established by Federal, State, County, Local, and Private Funding agencies;
• Prepare concise, accurate, and timely written and/or oral monthly reports to the Tribal Council and Administration;
• Discuss, and when appropriate, negotiate terms of final grant proposals and/or settlements of award amounts;
• Work collaboratively with the fiscal department in the development of needed financial and budgetary information for grant submission;
• Ensure the proper application of Federal regulations and agency policies and processes including 2 CFR 200 and federal programs including FEMA, HUD ICDBG, IIJA, BRIC, and ARPA requirements for all Tribal grants;
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and keep current on compliance-related areas;
• Research and maintain current information on available federal, state, local, and private funding sources and their compliance requirements; identify grant funding needs and potential funding sources to maximize funding opportunities;
• Conduct and facilitate complex and diverse grant-related projects including long-term projects requiring advanced research and analytical skills; develop action plans and communications strategies to meet program goals and objectives and foster positive change management;
• Coordinate and support preparation and review of draft grant applications and budgets for completeness and compliance with procedures, deadlines, and agency requirements;
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement of Tribe-wide grants management, and increased grant funding;
• Monitor all phases of grants and agreements for the award life cycle;
• Perform other duties as required.