SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL SERVICES: 1. Grants Identification & Research • Monitor Funding Opportunities: Regularly review federal, state, regional, and private funding opportunities relevant to SCRCOG and member municipalities. • Needs Assessment: Conduct assessments to identify specific funding needs of SCRCOG and its member municipalities. 2. Proposal Development & Writing • Grant Proposal Writing: Lead or support the writing of competitive grant proposals, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with funder requirements. • Proposal Strategy: Develop strategic approaches for each grant application, including project scope, budgets, and sustainability plans. • Collaboration: Work closely with SCRCOG staff, member municipalities, and other stakeholders to gather information, clarify needs, and develop cohesive grant applications. • Prepare Supporting Documents: Assist in preparing budgets, letters of support, project timelines, and other required documentation. • Review & Edit: Provide review, feedback, and final edits to ensure the highest quality of submissions. • Grant Debriefing: Attend meetings with grant awarding agency & applicants to understand why a grant was not awarded. 3. Grants Management & Compliance • Post-Award Management: Assist with post-award administration, including ensuring compliance with grant reporting requirements, financial management, and funder-specific guidelines. • Grant Reporting: Develop and submit required reports (financial and narrative) in a timely manner. • Budget Monitoring: Track grant expenditures and ensure funds are used appropriately in line with the approved budget. • Audit Preparation: Assist in preparing for any grant audits or reviews by funding agencies...
