Municipal Grant Researcher
6 - 10 years
United States
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Position Title: Municipal Grant Researcher – Remote Work from Home!
Type: Part-time hourly, 20+ hours/week (100% Remote)
Base Compensation: Commensurate with experience
We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious Grant Researcher to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep research, thrives on translating complex information into clear insights, and has a strong interest in federal and state grant funding.
The Grant Researcher plays a critical role in our grant services process—analyzing Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), tracking funding trends and legislative changes, and producing high-quality, client-ready grant summaries that guide funding strategy. This person will work closely with our Client Relationship Management team to ensure clients are informed, prepared, and positioned for success.
This role requires both independence and collaboration. The right candidate should be comfortable fielding questions, following research threads to their conclusion, and serving as a go-to resource for grant-related insights.
Responsibilities
Professional Skills
Required Qualifications
Technical Requirements
You must complete the survey at the link below to be considered for this position:https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/3NZS/Research_Analyst
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 ("B&A") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender and nonbinary 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 (including cancer and genetic characteristics), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. B&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 949-589-6338.
Type: Part-time hourly, 20+ hours/week (100% Remote)
Base Compensation: Commensurate with experience
We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious Grant Researcher to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep research, thrives on translating complex information into clear insights, and has a strong interest in federal and state grant funding.
The Grant Researcher plays a critical role in our grant services process—analyzing Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), tracking funding trends and legislative changes, and producing high-quality, client-ready grant summaries that guide funding strategy. This person will work closely with our Client Relationship Management team to ensure clients are informed, prepared, and positioned for success.
This role requires both independence and collaboration. The right candidate should be comfortable fielding questions, following research threads to their conclusion, and serving as a go-to resource for grant-related insights.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze federal and state grant NOFOs, program guidelines, and agency materials to assess eligibility, competitiveness, and alignment with client needs.
- Distill complex grant requirements into concise, high-quality 1–3 page grant summaries.
- Monitor past, current, and upcoming federal and state grant opportunities.
- Track year-over-year program changes, funding priorities, and guideline updates.
- Track legislative and policy developments that impact grant funding availability.
- Monitor funding trends across agencies and programs.
- Attend grant program webinars and briefings; capture and synthesize key takeaways.
- Maintain an organized, up-to-date internal grant database including deadlines, requirements, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions.
- Research and identify new or emerging funding sources relevant to client priorities.
- Work closely with internal teams to answer grant-related questions and conduct targeted research.
- Communicate with grant agencies or administrators to clarify requirements or obtain missing information.
- Support ad-hoc research requests and administrative tasks (e.g., downloading application materials, verifying deadlines, portal navigation).
Professional Skills
- Exceptional reading comprehension and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and research skills; comfortable navigating ambiguity.
- Clear, concise written communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable “going down the rabbit hole” to find answers.
- Collaborative, responsive, and team-oriented.
- Comfortable using AI-assisted tools to support research and synthesis.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of research experience in public policy, government, grants, or a related field.
- Familiarity with federal and state grant programs and funding structures.
- Working knowledge of grant portals (e.g., Grants.gov and state funding agency portals.
- Interest in political, legislative, and policy developments affecting public funding.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional.
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; and
- 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/Research_Analyst
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 ("B&A") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender and nonbinary 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 (including cancer and genetic characteristics), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. B&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 949-589-6338.
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