Grants Writer Consultant

Grant Writer (Consultant)

Organization: Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)

Location: 106 W. Clearfield St. Philadelphia PA 19133 (Hybrid or Remote)

Type: Contract / As-Needed Basis

About ECA

Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to help people conserve energy and to promote a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all. Since 1984, ECA has led the design and implementation of high-quality energy conservation, education, and home repair initiatives to eliminate energy burden and stabilize low-income families in their homes and communities.

Position Summary

ECA seeks an experienced Grant Writer (Consultant) to support the development of high-quality proposals for government agencies and private foundations. The consultant will work on an as-needed basis to prepare and submit grant applications, letters of intent, renewals, and supporting materials that align with ECA’s mission and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has proven experience writing successful government and foundation grants—particularly with agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)—as well as with regional and national philanthropic funders.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify new public and private grant opportunities aligned with ECA’s mission and programs.
• Draft compelling, accurate, and compliant proposals, letters of intent, and narratives.
• Collaborate with internal staff to gather data, budgets, and program details for submissions.
• Ensure proposals meet funder requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain records of submitted proposals, outcomes, and renewal schedules.
• Revise or update proposals for resubmission or recurring funding cycles.

Qualifications

• Proven success writing and winning government and foundation grants.
• Minimum 3 years of professional grant writing experience, preferably in energy, housing, workforce, or community development sectors.
• Strong understanding of federal and state grant guidelines (DOE, HUD, DOL, LIHEAP, etc.).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Compensation

This is a contract position on an as-needed basis. Compensation will be determined by project scope and complexity.

Typical arrangements include:

• Hourly rate: $40 – $75/hour (depending on experience and grant type).
• Flat-rate per grant: $1,000 – $5,000 per submission, depending on length, complexity, and level of research/writing required.
• Larger federal grants may merit a hybrid model — a base hourly or flat rate plus a smaller completion bonus upon submission.