Also called: Grants Management Specialist
Manages the money government gives to cities, schools, and nonprofits through grants.
Grants managers review applications, make sure money is spent according to rules, and track results. A state grants manager might oversee $50 million in federal infrastructure funds going to towns.
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; grants certifications (CGMS).
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration.
Growing about average. Approximate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI reviews applications and checks spending reports; relationships with grantees and compliance judgment stay human.
Classes: Accounting class, AP English Language, AP Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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