Grant Coordinator

Join the vibrant community of Johnstown, Colorado, in an exciting new role as a Grant Coordinator! Be a part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in one of Northern Colorado's fastest-growing towns. With a welcoming atmosphere, top-notch public services, and thriving shopping centers, Johnstown offers an exceptional quality of life. With a population of 20,500 and growing, every role here has the power to positively impact our community. Make your mark where it truly matters—apply today and become a vital part of our team!

The Grant Coordinator is a highly collaborative role based in the Finance Department that will work directly with staff in various departments of the Town to identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities, as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and applications to federal, state, local (county), and private funding agencies. Subsequent grant management is expected if the application is successful. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities to funding entities, KPIs, etc., as required.

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Has exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple overlapping grant cycles and reporting windows. 
• Has a minimum of 3 years of experience as a grant writer, including a proven record of researching, writing, and securing major grants.
• Has the ability to translate complex municipal data into compelling grant narratives.
• Has a portfolio showing successfully funded projects at the state, federal, and local level.
• Has a familiarity with government-specific systems and public sector procurement rules.
• Has demonstrated expertise in developing and managing complex grant budgets and a thorough understanding of reporting, auditing, and closeout deadlines.  

Please refer to the attached job description for additional details.

To be considered, submit an application with a cover letter by: April 12, 2026.

The Town of Johnstown provides generous benefits including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, health savings accounts, and multiple employee assistance programs. 

Expected Hiring range: $81,960 - $98,352

The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection be based on job-related factors. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.