Grants Management Specialist

USDA Rural Development is seeking a Climate Change Fellow to assist with applications from farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses seeking funding for clean energy projects under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance to grant recipients and interested parties on program procedures and requirements for submitting applications.
• Monitor industry economic and financial trends to make evaluations and recommendations to management regarding the impact of such trends on Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grantees.
• Assist with the completion of Statewide grant program evaluations to ensure the programs are effectively implemented to ensure consistency with National and State grant program policies.
• Provide advice, exchange information, make complex financial arrangements, resolve problems, and coordinate outreach efforts.