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Grant Writer (Contingency Contract) - Remote

RemoteRemoteContract$75–$150 /hrPosted 1 month agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

grant writer
federal grants
foundation grants
HRSA
SAMHSA
grant proposal writing
awarded grants
grant pipeline tracker
grantee reporting
program design

Nice to have

behavioral health
mental health
human services
hospitality
federal workforce
workforce development

Role summary

The Wilkinson Firm (TWF), an MBE-certified staffing firm, seeks a remote Grant Writer for a 1099 contract role. The position focuses on securing non-dilutive capital through federal and foundation grants, particularly in behavioral health, mental health, human services, hospitality, and federal workforce sectors. Responsibilities include identifying grant opportunities, leading proposal writing and submission, coordinating program design and budgets, managing post-award reporting, and building a grant pipeline tracker. Compensation is contingency-based (5-10% of awarded grant value) or hourly ($75-150/hr) for firm-sponsored proposals. Prior success in writing awarded federal and foundation grants is essential, with a strong preference for experience in behavioral health, workforce development, or MBE-focused grants.

Engagement: 1099 contract, contingency-based. Comp: 5-10% of awarded grant value OR $75-150/hr for firm-sponsored proposals. Location: Fully remote, USA. Reports to: Founder + CEO.

About The Wilkinson Firm

TWF is a workforce strategy and staffing firm serving behavioral health, mental health, human services, hospitality, and federal workforce sectors. We are MBE-certified, SAM.gov-registered, and pursuing non-dilutive capital through grants. HRSA, SAMHSA, state behavioral health workforce grants, and behavioral health foundation grants are all in our addressable universe.

Who we want

Grant writers with documented federal and foundation grant track record. Former federal program officers (HRSA, SAMHSA), foundation program officers (RWJF, Annie E. Casey, Conrad Hilton), or boutique grant consulting firm operators. You have written grants that were awarded, not just submitted. Behavioral health, workforce development, healthcare workforce, or MBE-focused grant experience strongly preferred.

What you would do

Identify and qualify federal and foundation grants TWF is eligible for
Lead grant proposal writing and submission
Coordinate with TWF leadership on program design and budget
Manage grantee reporting cycles post-award
Build the grant pipeline tracker as the firm's non-dilutive capital memory

Compensation

Two options:

Contingency: $0 base. 5-10% of awarded grant value, paid on award. Self-funding.
Hourly: $75-150/hr for firm-sponsored grant proposals where TWF takes lead authorship.

What you keep

Non-exclusive. Keep your other grant consulting and foundation relationships.
30-day cancel from either party.
NDA per engagement only.

How to apply

Send CV and one-paragraph note on the largest grant you have authored that was awarded to with subject "Grant Writer." Reply within 48 hours.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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