GRANT WRITING SERVICES

Battle Creek Public Schools is seeking a grant writer to help expand and sustain high-quality before- and after-school programming. The selected contractor will identify competitive funding opportunities, develop grant applications, and coordinate proposal budgets and required attachments. The contractor will work collaboratively with District representatives to develop a work plan, conduct a funding prospect research, and prepare grant applications. The District is looking for a contractor with at least five years of professional grant writing experience, demonstrated ability to manage multiple contributors and deadlines, and strong writing and communication skills. Some key responsibilities of the contractor include: • Conducting a kickoff session to confirm program priorities and submission protocols • Researching federal, state, foundation, corporate, and local funding opportunities • Developing a funding opportunity matrix and rolling 12-month grant calendar • Drafting and revising grant applications and required attachments • Coordinating the collection and integration of required attachments and partner information The District anticipates an initial one-year engagement, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. The contractor will be required to submit a separate cost proposal, which should include a detailed breakdown of costs and pricing.