Grant Writer – Remote

San Ysidro Health

. Develop and submit complete, accurate funding proposals and grant applications aligned with SYHealth quality standards .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and proposal development, with a strong understanding of funding sources and compliance requirements in the health care sector. Proficient in research and data analysis to support program design and budget development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentResearch SkillsMicrosoft Office SoftwareKnowledge of Funding Sources

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentBudget DevelopmentData QueriesResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationCommunity ClinicHealth Care EnvironmentRFPsNOFOs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and submit complete, accurate funding proposals and grant applications aligned with SYHealth quality standards
Conduct data queries and research using internal and external sources
Review RFPs, NOFOs, and grant instructions to address program design, narratives, budgets, reporting, and funder requirements
Collaborate with department directors to understand proposed programs and projects
Serve as internal lead and primary contact for assigned grant projects
Support grant budget development and coordinate with the Grant Accounting Manager
Maintain understanding of SYHealth’s history, structure, objectives, programs, strategic plan, and financial needs
Coordinate planning discussions across multiple levels of the health center
Maintain organized grant files and related documentation
Participate in trainings, workshops, conferences, meetings, and committees
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
3 years of professional-level grant writing preferred
Experience in a nonprofit organization, community clinic, or other health care environment preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office Software
Knowledge of government and private funding sources and practices
Excellent grammar and writing
Strong research skills
Broad knowledge of sources of information and statistics at national, state, and county levels
Must complete I-9 and application requirements
Must pass physical, background, and reference checks
Must complete pre-employment PPDs
Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and boosters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in trainings, workshops, and conferences
Pre-employment physical
Background and reference checks
New hire orientation
Compliance with mandated vaccinations and boosters as a term and condition of employment