Independent Contractor - Grant Writer

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery. Position Summary: The Grant Writer will help our clients navigate complex funding landscapes and successfully identify and secure federal, state, and other grant funds. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of success in applying for and securing grants and have an in-depth knowledge of the grant writing process. This posting is being used to build a talent pipeline for potential future openings across our Federal Funds Management Practice Area. This opportunity is open only to Independent Contractors at this time; as such, applicants must have an active/registered EIN number to be considered. These positions will be part-time (less than 40 hours per week). While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously reviewing applicants and may hire directly from this pool as roles become available, contingent upon client needs. Responsibilities of the Grant Writer Include: Collaborate with diverse clients to understand their local priorities, project goals, and funding needs. Conduct research to identify potential funding sources, including grant opportunities, funding trends, and emerging priorities in key industry sectors. Monitor and track grant funding, ensuring compliance with application and reporting requirements and deadlines. Evaluate federal and other grant opportunities to determine eligibility and prepare grant overviews to communicate grant application requirements to internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate with client staff and their grant partners to gather information, data, documentation, letters of support and other back-up materials necessary for grant applications. Write grant narratives and support documentation that supports a grant application. Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely and compelling grant applications, including developing project narratives, scopes, budgets, schedules, data visualizations, and other project design components. Perform final quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and validate necessary documentation is included in the application package prior to final approval and submission. Qualifications for the Grant Writer Include: Bachelor’s degree. At least four (4) years of professional experience focused on grant writing and application development for the public or nonprofit sectors. Strong research and analytical skills to gather and synthesize relevant data for grant applications. Familiarity with grant management processes and procedures, including knowledge of laws and regulations governing the administration of federal awards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint). Compensation for the Grant Writer Includes: Hourly Range of $40-85. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs. Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. For our privacy notice to California residents regarding the collection of personal information, please click here .