Federation of Food Bank Networks
Grants Manager
Manage federal and foundation grants for a federation of 96 regional food-bank networks.
The Federation of Food Bank Networks is hiring a Grants Manager to run federal and foundation grant strategy for its 96 member networks, starting as a proposed 10% cap on indirect costs works through federal rulemaking.
About Federation of Food Bank Networks
The Federation represents 96 regional food-bank networks from a 24-person staff based in Detroit. Member networks depend on federal commodity and emergency-food grants alongside foundation support, and the Federation negotiates indirect-cost rates and reporting requirements on their behalf. NANA is tracking the proposed indirect-cost cap as Federal Grant Indirect-Cost Cap, and this role will brief member networks on what a lower cap means for their budgets.
What you'll do
Manage a portfolio of federal, state and foundation grants supporting member networks
Track compliance deadlines, drawdowns and reporting across active awards
Draft indirect-cost rate proposals and negotiate them with federal program officers
Brief member networks on how proposed rulemaking, including the indirect-cost cap, would change their funding
Maintain the Federation's grants calendar and a shared tracker of upcoming solicitations
Review sub-grant agreements between the Federation and member networks for compliance
Prepare board-level summaries of grant performance twice a year
What you bring
4+ years managing federal or foundation grants, ideally in food security or human services
Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and indirect-cost rate negotiation
Experience writing grant reports and budget justifications under deadline
Comfort explaining regulatory changes to non-specialist member staff
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent grants-management experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) with a 4% employer match
15 days of paid time off plus federal holidays
Hybrid schedule with two remote days per week
How to apply
Submit a resume and a cover letter describing a grant you managed through a compliance audit to careers@cortex.agencyq.ai with "Grants Manager" in the subject line.
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Full-time · Detroit, MI