Grant Manager

Grant Manager job description

A grant manager oversees the administration and performance of grant-funded programs to help ensure funding is managed effectively and in accordance with sponsor requirements. These professionals coordinate grant activities throughout the award life cycle, including budgeting, reporting, compliance monitoring and program oversight. As organizations face increasing expectations for accountability, financial stewardship and measurable outcomes, grant managers play a critical role in supporting the successful execution of grant-funded initiatives.

Grant managers work closely with program leaders, finance teams, funding agencies and organizational stakeholders to manage grant portfolios, oversee program performance, and ensure program objectives align with funding requirements. Their efforts help organizations maintain compliance, meet reporting obligations and maximize the impact of grant-funded programs.

Typical grant manager duties:

Oversee grant-funded programs throughout the grant life cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring and closeout activities

Manage grant budgets, expenditures and funding allocations to support compliance with award requirements and organizational objectives

Coordinate financial and programmatic reporting while overseeing grant-related agreements, records and documentation

Serve as a liaison among program leaders, finance teams, funding agencies and other stakeholders to support grant administration and compliance

Support audits, monitoring reviews and compliance assessments while identifying opportunities to improve grant management processes, reporting practices and program oversight

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National salary range for Grant Manager

60000 - 93000

Low

60000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

76500

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

93000

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

Projected salaries for related positions

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High

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79500

91000

98500

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57500

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65000

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75000

Grant Administrator

59750

70250

82500

Grant Processor

54000

65000

76000

Grant Assistant

52000

61500

71000

Volunteer Coordinator

42250

49750

58500

Donor Assistant

42000

48000

54000

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