Full-time · On-site
Grant Writer
This is a high-impact role focused on securing the financial resources necessary to sustain and expand tribal government services. It combines technical rigor with community-focused storytelling, requiring a candidate who is both a precise administrator and a visionary planner. The position is central to the Tribe's long-term growth and social stability.
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians · Hayward, Wisconsin, United States · Posted 21 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact role focused on securing the financial resources necessary to sustain and expand tribal government services. It combines technical rigor with community-focused storytelling, requiring a candidate who is both a precise administrator and a visionary planner. The position is central to the Tribe's long-term growth and social stability.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with tribal goals
- Draft and submit comprehensive, compliant grant proposals
- Collaborate with administration to develop project budgets and strategic plans
- Monitor and ensure adherence to all specific NOFO guidelines
- Provide planning support to enhance community services
Essential
- Proven ability to develop competitive grant applications from start to finish
- Demonstrated expertise in technical writing and research
- Ability to manage complex workloads and meet strict deadlines independently
- High level of attention to detail regarding NOFO requirements
- Experience in budget development and strategic planning
Preferred
- Experience working within Tribal Administration or Indigenous communities
- Knowledge of federal and state funding landscapes for Native American tribes
Key Skills
Technical writingGrant researchBudgetingStrategic planningTime managementOrganizational skillsCompliance monitoring
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work for a sovereign tribal nation
- Professional office environment
- Direct impact on community social and economic well-being
- Collaborative work with Tribal Administration
Next step
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