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Education Grant Writer

Secure funding for schools and education nonprofits

$45,000 – $85,000/yr

Write grant proposals for federal, state, and foundation funding of educational programs.

Highlights

Common tasks

Research grant opportunities, write proposals, manage deadlines, and report on funded programs.

Potential downsides

Low success rates, tight deadlines, and program cuts when grants expire.

Skills

OrganizationTeachingWritingMentoringCommunication

Interests

EducationSocial impactPsychologyCommunication

Industries

Education

Work style

IndependentPeople-focusedHands-onCollaborativeCreative

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