Government Grant Manager – Compliance, Reimbursements & Reporting

Grant Compliance & Administration Manager (Government & Nonprofit Grants)

Evolve Foundation is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that helps justice-impacted individuals access careers in the renewable energy industry through workforce development, job placement, and wraparound support services.

We are seeking an experienced Grant Compliance & Administration Manager to oversee awarded grants, manage compliance requirements, coordinate reimbursement requests, monitor budgets, and ensure timely reporting across our grant portfolio.

This role is focused on grant management and administration, not grant writing.

Responsibilities

Manage awarded grants from implementation through closeout

Track grant budgets, expenditures, deliverables, and performance metrics

Prepare and submit reimbursement requests and supporting documentation

Monitor compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements

Develop and maintain grant tracking systems and compliance calendars

Coordinate with accounting, bookkeeping, and program staff

Prepare quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports

Maintain organized grant files and audit-ready documentation

Review grant agreements and identify compliance risks

Support monitoring visits, audits, and funder inquiries

Required Experience

3+ years of nonprofit or government grant management experience

Experience administering reimbursement-based grants

Strong understanding of grant compliance and financial reporting

Experience working with government grants, workforce development programs, or similar funding sources

Strong Excel and budget management skills

Excellent organizational and communication abilities

Preferred Experience

Illinois state grants

DCEO grants

Workforce development programs

Federal grant administration

Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 60–90 days, the selected contractor will:

Review all active grant agreements

Create a grant compliance and reporting calendar

Establish budget and expenditure tracking systems

Organize supporting documentation for reimbursements

Develop grant reporting templates

Provide leadership with regular grant status updates

To Apply

Please include:

A brief summary of your grant management experience.

Examples of government or nonprofit grants you have administered.

Your experience with reimbursement-based grants.

Your hourly rate.

Your weekly availability.

Any experience with Illinois state grants or DCEO-funded programs.

We are looking for a long-term partner who can help build strong grant management systems as our organization continues to grow.