**Job Title: Grant Writer (Success Fee based ONLY)**
**Company: Modgarden**
**Location: Remote**
**Job Type: Contract**
**About Us and Our Company Culture:**
At Modgarden, we believe in making the world a better place through a mission-oriented food solution by providing real organic food in a regenerative and sustainable way for urbanites, particularly at-risk communities. We are trying to make the world healthier by providing nutrient security for everyone, no matter where they sit on the economic line.
Our culture is built on the principles of cooperation, without bureacracy as we are a startup and want to make this world a better place starting with the US. We value the contributions of every team member and strive to create an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. As a grant writer, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming urban living and promoting environmental sustainability.
**Why Join Us:**
- Be part of a mission-driven startup aiming to make a positive impact on the environment and urban living.
- Flexible remote working environment. (Austin based preferred, but not required)
- Opportunity to grow with the company and contribute to groundbreaking projects in urban farming should you wish to join us full time.
- Access to advanced proprietary grant writing software to streamline your work.
**Job Overview:**
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Grant Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing compelling grant proposals, managing grant applications, and ensuring compliance with all grant requirements. As a Grant Writer, you will play a crucial role in securing funding to support our organization's mission and programs with the help of an AI tool that writes 90% of the grant content for you. Your primary job will be to edit and ensure the proposals are relevant and compelling.
This position can be filled by someone who has 5-15 hours to spare / week with significant earning potential.
**Pay (Success Fee Only):**
- You will be paid on a success fee only for the first $100K of grant money you win for us.
- Thereafter, you will have a choice to stay on a success fee basis or commit to us on a consulting or salary + success fee.
- As a mission-oriented company trying to solve urban agriculture, our company is eligible for numerous grants, and we need an experienced candidate to apply for them.
- Your fee will be a very generous success fee of 10% for the first round. Since every grant is different, there may be second, third or more rounds. If this is the case then each grant will be structured accordingly and customized.
**Responsibilities:**
- Research, write with the aid of an AI tool, and submit high-quality grant proposals to various funding organizations.
- Collaborate with team members to gather information necessary for proposal development.
- Manage the full grant application process from start to finish.
- Prepare financial reports related to grant funding and ensure accuracy.
- Develop and maintain relationships with funders to enhance grant opportunities.
- Edit and proofread grant proposals to ensure clarity, coherence, and compliance with guidelines.
- Assist in program development by identifying funding sources aligned with organizational goals.
- Engage in strategic planning to maximize grant funding opportunities.
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**Skills:**
- Proficiency in grant writing and proposal writing.
- Strong understanding of contract management and financial report writing.
- Experience in program development and strategic planning.
- Ability to edit and proofread documents effectively.
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**Join our team as a Grant Writer and make a meaningful impact by securing vital funding for our organization's initiatives. If you possess the required skills and are passionate about driving positive change through grants, we encourage you to apply.**
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Please submit your resume, a cover letter indicating why you’re ok with success fee based job, and why you think you can win grants for us. You will be preferred if you have government grant writing experience along with samples of your previous grant writing work.
Modgarden is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek to employ from diverse and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship
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Application Question(s):
- Are you clear that the pay is contingency based on successfully winning the grant?
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote