Competitive Grants Manager

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Term

12-month

Pay Rate

$55,000–$75,000

What is the opportunity?

Foundation Academies is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Competitive Grants Manager to lead the organization's public grants strategy. In this role, you will identify, secure, and manage competitive federal, state, county, and municipal funding opportunities that advance educational excellence and expand opportunities for students and families. Working closely with school leaders, finance, and operations, you will manage the full grant lifecycle from prospect research and proposal development to award management and compliance, helping turn innovative ideas into lasting impact.

What is in it for you?

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
• Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular strategic professional development and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Regular team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 30 paid holiday observances
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students
  
  

What will you be doing?

• Identify and pursue competitive federal, state, county, and municipal grant opportunities aligned to Foundation Academies' strategic priorities.
• Lead the development, writing, and submission of compelling, high-quality grant proposals.
• Manage the full lifecycle of awarded grants, including reporting, compliance, and deliverable tracking.
• Partner with school leaders, finance, operations, and program teams to develop fundable initiatives and grant budgets.
• Maintain a robust grants pipeline, funding calendar, and proposal schedule to ensure timely submissions.
• Monitor public funding trends, legislative updates, and emerging opportunities across New Jersey and federal agencies.
• Build relationships with public funding agencies and external partners to strengthen future funding opportunities.
• Develop systems and processes that increase the organization's long-term capacity to secure and manage public grants.
  
  

What do we require from you?

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience securing and managing federal and state grants.
• Demonstrated success writing competitive grant proposals, preferably in K-12 education, higher education, or workforce development.
• Knowledge of New Jersey public funding streams and Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and grant management systems.
• Commitment to educational equity and the mission of Foundation Academies.
  
  

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability.

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve.

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.