Also called: Grant Writer (School District)
Finds and writes grants that bring extra money to schools for programs like STEM labs and after-school clubs.
A grants coordinator researches funding, writes proposals with teachers and principals, and tracks reports for grants the district already won.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; writing skills matter most.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Public Administration, Education.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks business operations specialists.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI drafts grant proposals and finds funding fast, so districts need fewer grant writers; relationships with funders stay human.
Classes: AP English Language, Journalism, Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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