Grant Writer For Government Agency

We are seeking a Grant Writer for over a 12-month period with an opportunity to extend the contract to 24-months total, working with the NYCHAs Sustainability Department and the Public Housing Community Fund, the Contractor will be responsible for providing direct grant identification, writing and management support. The individual and/or team will be required to report in person at NYCHAs Sustainability Department located in Long Island City, Queens, New York, on a part-time basis and can work remotely, while attending in-person and virtual meetings with NYCHAs Sustainability Department and the Public Housing Community Fund. The selected Consultant (Contractor) will identify, develop, and submit grant applications, primarily managed by NYCHAs Sustainability Department. The Contractor will provide an individual or team of skilled Grant Writers and managers to collaborate with NYCHA Sustainability and other units within NYCHA, and the Public Housing Community Fund. This includes but is not limited to the following scope items:

1. Streamlining Grant Opportunity Identification and Vetting:
   • Develop processes for identifying, vetting, and pursuing grant opportunities. This will require becoming familiar with NYCHAs sustainability work to an extent that allows the Contractor to think creatively about how to align NYCHA sustainability priorities with appropriate funding opportunities.
   • Coordinate with NYCHA, city agencies and NGOs to ensure comprehensive identification of grant opportunities.
   • Lead engagement with partner NYCHA departments, other city agencies, and partner organizations around potential grant-funded partnerships.
   • Track relevant grant opportunities through all stages, from potential opportunity through notice of award.

1. Grant Writing:
   • Collaborate with NYCHA staff and the Community Fund to develop compelling application concepts.
   • Produce application narratives, budgets, schedules, and other application components as needed in collaboration with NYCHA teams and any entities acting as applicant partners.
   • Seek input and review from relevant subject matter experts within NYCHA or at partner agencies and organizations.

1. Grant Management:
   • Strengthen NYCHA's grant management capacity by developing systems and processes that help NYCHA teams comply with grant requirements. This includes grant reporting, grant-specific procurement rules, and continuous alignment with goals, budgets, and milestones committed to in grant applications.
   • Support project teams in producing required reports and other deliverables.

Goals and Expected Outcomes:

The selected Contractor will support NYCHAs Sustainability Department with grant identification, grant writing, grant management and cross-unit collaboration, including with other city agencies (as required) and NGOs. The Contractor will

1. Increase the success rate in securing federal grants for NYCHAs sustainability projects, measurable in dollars awarded and/or number of grants secured.
2. Diversify the grants pursued, transitioning current staff to focus on program/project management.
3. Secure funding for capital improvements, green job pathways, and community health and resilience in NYCHA communities.
4. Enhance coordination and collaboration between NYCHA, New York City agencies, the Public Housing Community Fund and other NGOs.
5. Develop systems to increase efficiency and capacity at NYCHA to apply for and manage grants once awarded
   

The Contractor will be required to provide a set of deliverables/reports related to the scope of work to NYCHA and the Public Housing Community Fund.
Applicant Eligibility

The Fund is open to proposals from qualified entities including for-profit companies, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and highly qualified individual consultants.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Below are the minimum requirements for this work:

• Applicant (or lead team member) has at least five years of experience in grant writing and grant management.
• Ability to assign a key staff member/s to report in-person on a part-time basis to NYCHAs Sustainability Department located in Long Island City, Queens, New York.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with NYCHA or another housing authority.
• A record of successfully securing funding through grant writing activities.
• An understanding of NYCHAs needs as it relates to sustainability and community health.
• Demonstrated understanding of federal grant writing and management of federal grants.
• Demonstration of creative, strategic thinking around new program development and ways to leverage scare resources.