Salary : $81,078.40 - $103,854.40 Annually
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number:
Department: Human Services
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting Information
The Grant Coordinator leads grant development and management efforts by researching funding opportunities, preparing competitive grant applications, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements while assisting departments in securing and administering critical funding. This position plays a vital role in maximizing external funding resources that strengthen County programs and services.

The Grant Coordinator is responsible for researching, developing, writing, and coordinating competitive grant applications that support County programs, services, and strategic initiatives. Working closely with County departments, elected officials, community organizations, and regional partners, this position secures funding from federal, state, local, and private sources. In addition to preparing grant proposals, the Grant Coordinator supports grant administration, compliance, reporting, and performance measurement to ensure awarded funds are managed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and grant requirements.

What You'll Do

• Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities that align with County priorities and departmental needs.
• Develop, write, and coordinate competitive grant applications, narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with County departments to assess funding needs and develop grant strategies.
• Lead grant administration activities, including compliance monitoring, reporting, reimbursement requests, and grant closeout.
• Prepare financial and programmatic reports and assist with grant audits.
• Develop project goals, objectives, timelines, performance measures, and evaluation plans.
• Monitor grant performance and ensure reporting requirements and deadlines are met.
• Interpret federal, state, and local grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), as applicable.
• Maintain complete grant files and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with funding agencies, elected officials, community organizations, educational institutions, lobbyists, and regional partners.
• Assist in developing long-range grant funding strategies and grant-related policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and training for County staff regarding grant opportunities and grant management.
• Represent Lancaster County at meetings, conferences, and grant-related workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of grant writing, grant administration, and governmental accounting principles.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience preparing grant budgets and financial and programmatic reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written, editing, research, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County departments, funding agencies, community organizations, and external partners.
• Experience writing successful federal and state grant applications is preferred.
• Experience working in county or municipal government is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or accounting plus two years of experience in grant management and accounting or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and up to 16 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $30,000 of Life Insurance

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses after you leave County employment.

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers may not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

02

Indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following:

• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Accounting
• Human Services
• Related field (specify below)
• None

03

Please specify related field. If not applicable, enter n/a.
04

Indicate if you have a degree in one of the fields listed in Question 2.

• No degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

05

Do you have experience in grant writing, grant management accounting, and/or data collection?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 6 months experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
• Yes, more than 2 years experience

06

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
07

If yes, please give examples of your work experience including the number and types of grants. If no experience, enter n/a.
08

Do you have grant financial reporting experience?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
10

If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
11

Do you have experience developing and monitoring budgets?

• Yes
• No

12

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
13

If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
14

List examples of accounting systems you have experience using to account for grant activity. If no experience, enter n/a.
15

Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
16

Please give examples of your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
17

Do you have experience managing grants that allow indirect costs and/or matching funds?

• Yes
• No

18

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
19

If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
20

Do you have experience with data collection and creating tables and charts?

• Yes
• No

21

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
22

If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
23

Do you have financial reporting experience with federal and/or state grants in the last 2 years?

• Yes
• No

24

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
25

If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
26

Do you have experience preparing federal financial information for annual audits?

• Yes
• No

27

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
28

If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
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