Grants Program Manager

Position Title: Grants Program Manager

Supervisory Relationship: Director of Lending, TRP Lending, LLC

Organization General Description

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of affordable housing, financial counseling, immigration services, and community development on Chicago’s Southwest Side.

During the past three decades, TRP has improved the lives of individuals and families by creating wealth, building assets, and engaging residents to be catalysts for change. Rooted in the Pilsen community, TRP’s impact now extends across the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois; we are making steady progress toward leveraging and preserving more than $1 billion in community wealth..

Department Purpose

TRP builds financial empowerment and lays the foundation for economic vitality so working families can create generational wealth and achieve long-term housing stability. Individuals and families are placed on the path of financial stability through financial coaching, homeownership education, foreclosure prevention, professional real estate services, and access to affordable and appropriate financial products. TRP is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, a designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and an Illinois licensed real estate broker. These services are integrated into a model known as Full

Circle Homes which offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to homeownership through a one-stop shop experience.

TRP Lending, LLC is a designated CDFI since 2017. CDFIs share a common goal of expanding economic opportunity in low-income and disinvested communities by providing access to fair financial products and services for community residents.

General Job Description

TRP Lending, LLC, a TRP affiliate and designated CDFI, is seeking a Grants Program Manager to manage TRP Lending’s housing-related grant programs, including purchase and down-payment assistance grants, shared equity homeownership grants, and home improvement and rehabilitation grant programs.

The Grants Program Manager is responsible for program delivery, application pipeline oversight, compliance, and reporting. The role includes applicant support, partner coordination, grant award issuance, and disbursement oversight, ensuring programs are delivered in accordance with funder requirements and TRP Lending policies. This role supervises support personnel, including grant specialists, processors, and housing navigators as assigned.

The Lending Grants Program Manager is part of the Full Circle Homes team and works with other TRP Lending and TRP staff to promote financial capability, sustainable homeownership, and community wealth building.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of TRP Lending’s grant programs, including purchase/down-payment assistance, shared equity housing grants, and home improvement grants.

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of shared equity homeownership, cooperative housing, and deed-restricted ownership models.

• Oversee applicant follow-up, documentation collection, intake review, and grant eligibility determination.

• Issue grant approval letters and denials based on program eligibility guidelines.

• Monitor all data and application records in TRP’s CRM (Salesforce) to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Track applications and deliverables; prepare reports and dashboards for internal needs and external program funders.

• Support development and implementation of new lending and grant products.

• Pre-qualify and assess prospective borrowers’ readiness for homeownership; refer internally for counseling or financial coaching as needed.

• Build and manage lending and grant pipelines through outreach, partner engagement, and eligibility screening.

• Establish and maintain relationships with housing cooperatives, community land trusts, lenders, and community partners.

• Market TRP Lending loan and grant programs through workshops, presentations, events, and partnerships.

• Supervise and support grant specialists, processors, and housing navigators to ensure consistent and effective program delivery.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, customer service standards, and compliance documentation.

• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus 3–5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience administering federal, state, local, or philanthropic housing programs.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

• Knowledge of shared equity homeownership models preferred.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and customer service skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM experience preferred.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community partners.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to travel locally and occasionally work evenings/weekends.

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.

• Access to a car, valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel in the Chicago metropolitan area and occasionally out of state.

Benefits:

· Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.

· Dental HMO and PPO

· Vision

· Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid

· Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid

· 403(B) retirement savings plans

· Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account

· Transit Benefit

Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). TRP complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60608

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000