Grants Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Grants Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Designing grant programs.
  • Determining funding needs.
  • Researching funding opportunities.
  • Reporting to board of directors.
  • Optimizing the grant administration process.
  • Managing timelines and deliverables.
  • Preparing and monitoring budgets.
  • Coordinating and engaging with grant writers.
  • Identifying support agencies.
  • Tracking grant applications.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Grants Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Grants Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.