Strategic Funding & Grants Coordinator

Compensation Range:

$52,065.00 - $78,117.00

Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts and even a tuition reimbursement program.

At Lancaster County, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• The Strategic Funding & Grants Coordinator serves as the County’s centralized coordinator for strategic funding development, grant acquisition, grant administration, compliance management, and interdepartmental funding coordination supporting all County departments, but with a specific focus on identifying and applying for grant opportunities supportive to the efforts of County Human Service agencies and the Department of Public Safety.

• This position is responsible for administering and coordinating a comprehensive County-wide strategic funding and grants management program focused on public safety communications, 9-1-1 systems, emergency management, cybersecurity, communications infrastructure, enterprise technology initiatives, interoperability, resiliency planning, operational sustainability, workforce development, and long-term capital improvement initiatives.

• The Strategic Funding & Grants Coordinator works collaboratively with County leadership, department directors, project managers, municipal stakeholders, public safety agencies, technology personnel, financial staff, and external partners to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive grant applications, coordinate implementation activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support sustainable funding strategies for operational and capital initiatives.

• This position functions as both a strategic advisor and operational administrator by helping departments transform operational needs, organizational priorities, technology modernization efforts, and infrastructure initiatives into fundable and sustainable projects while ensuring accountability, compliance, and measurable outcomes throughout the funding lifecycle..

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• The Strategic Funding & Grants Coordinator reports to the Deputy Chief Clerk.

• Works in close coordination with County Administration, Budget Services, Purchasing, Finance, and other County departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strategic Funding Development & Grant Acquisition:

• Researches, monitors, evaluates, and prioritizes Federal, State, local, nonprofit, and private-sector funding opportunities aligned with County strategic objectives.

• Coordinates strategic funding initiatives supporting public safety communications, 9-1-1 operations, emergency management, cybersecurity, interoperable communications systems, infrastructure modernization, enterprise technology, resiliency planning, and operational sustainability initiatives.

• Collaborates with County departments and project managers to develop fundable operational, technology, infrastructure, and capital improvement initiatives.

• Develops and coordinates grant application packages including narratives, budgets, implementation plans, timelines, performance measures, sustainability plans, and supporting documentation.

• Assists departments with long-range funding strategies and multi-year capital planning initiatives.

• Coordinates multi-departmental and regional funding collaboration efforts involving public safety agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government partners.

• Tracks emerging funding trends, legislative priorities, grant cycles, and strategic investment opportunities impacting County operations.

• Assists executive leadership with strategic planning and funding prioritization efforts related to operational modernization and long-term sustainability.

Grants Administration & Program Coordination:

• Serves as the County’s centralized coordination point for grant-supported projects and strategic funding initiatives.

• Coordinates grant implementation activities, project planning sessions, stakeholder meetings, and status reviews.

• Monitors project deliverables, reporting deadlines, timelines, milestones, and compliance obligations.

• Maintains centralized grants management records, databases, reporting systems, and performance tracking documentation.

• Assists departments