Climate Finance Solutions

Role Description As a Grant Writer at CFS, you’ll do more than write proposals. You’ll partner with climate innovators to develop competitive applications for federal and provincial grant funding, advising clients on project design and commercialization plans, while shaping partnership strategies that materially improve their chances of getting funded. We’re a fast-paced, fully remote team. Contractors who deliver consistently are considered for our Grant Development Lead role. Key Responsibilities - Work with senior staff, the Director of Grants, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: project design and development, document preparation, and submission. - Support multiple proposal projects simultaneously, maintaining quality and meeting tight deadlines. - Draft complex technical narratives, work plans, budget justifications, letters of commitment, and other key elements of federal, provincial, and other public funding programs. - Conduct external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals. - Serve as a strategic advisor to client teams, refining project scope, commercialization plans, business development approaches, fundraising strategy, and organizational positioning before drafting begins, so proposals reflect a compelling funding strategy rather than just compliant documentation. - Liaise with external partners and stakeholders to support proposal development and consortium building. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent). - Fluency in English. - Minimum of six years of grant writing experience; at least three years as the lead writer on funded grant proposals. - Strong scientific or technical knowledge relevant to climate solutions. - Experience securing grants from climate-focused federal and provincial agencies, including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), the Strategic Response Fund (SRF), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Alberta Innovates, Investissement Québec, and CleanBC. - Clear and compelling writing style, with outstanding grammar and research skills. - Strong oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners. - Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other standard writing and collaborative content development platforms. - Ability to maintain project schedules and deadlines. - Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment. - Equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications. - Mission-driven, with a clear understanding of the urgency of addressing the climate crisis. Requirements - Graduate degree, particularly in a scientific or technical field (preferred). - Bilingual writing capability (English and French) and experience with Quebec-based or French-language funding programs (preferred). - Knowledge of climate sectors, including renewable energy, carbon management, energy storage/batteries, industrial decarbonization, critical minerals and materials, hydrogen and other clean fuels, grid technologies, transportation, sustainable agriculture, advanced manufacturing, nuclear, and more (preferred). - Pre-award research administration, grant management, or project management certification (e.g., PMP, CRA, CCRP) (preferred). Benefits - $95-135 CAD / $70-100 USD per hour, commensurate with experience. - Position Type: Contractor. - Location: Remote/Canada. Company Description Climate Finance Solutions (CFS) is a global consultancy that helps companies and organizations secure large-scale grant funding for climate solutions. To date, our team has secured over $1.6 billion in non-dilutive funding for clients across Canada, the US, Europe, Australia, and emerging markets worldwide. As a mission-driven company, we are committed to providing equitable access to the climate funding ecosystem and building the next generation of leaders in climate finance.

Role Description As a Grants Project Manager, Europe at CFS, you’ll own EU and national grant applications end-to-end, leading writing teams and managing complex multi-stakeholder timelines, while serving as the strategic interface between CFS and our clients. You’ll bring rigor and momentum to high-stakes proposals from kickoff through submission, with quality and competitive positioning as the priority. We’re a fast-paced, fully remote team. Contractors who deliver consistently are considered for our Senior Project Manager role. Key Responsibilities - Manage grant applications from client kickoff through submission, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines. - Develop project timelines, milestones, and go/no-go decision points aligned with solicitation requirements, and create project tasks assigned to the appropriate team members. - Serve as the primary point of contact between CFS and the client/partners, providing weekly status updates on project status and pending action items. - Coordinate writers and technical experts across proposal teams, balancing expertise with capacity to avoid burnout. - Oversee compliance with EU grant regulations and the EU Grant Agreement framework; manage submissions across the EU Funding and Tenders Portal and applicable national portals. - Serve as a strategic advisor to client teams on competitive positioning and partnership development, helping shape applications to maximize funding outcomes. - Coordinate cross-functionally between CFS team members and external partners to ensure smooth proposal development and submission. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent). - Fluency in English. - Minimum of six years of grant project management or grant writing experience; at least three years as lead project manager on funded grant proposals. - Strong scientific or technical knowledge relevant to climate solutions. - Experience managing applications to EU funding agencies, including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, the European Innovation Council (EIC), the EU Innovation Fund, and the LIFE Programme. - Strong knowledge of EU grant compliance, including Horizon Europe Programme Rules, the EU Grant Agreement framework, and applicable State Aid requirements. - Working knowledge of the EU Funding and Tenders Portal; national portal experience is a plus. - Proficiency in Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other standard project management and collaborative platforms. - Strong oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners. - Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment. - Equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications. - Mission-driven, with a clear understanding of the urgency of addressing the climate crisis. Preferred - Graduate degree, particularly in a related field (business administration, public administration, or a scientific or technical field). - Prior grant writing experience. - Experience as an evaluator for EU or national funding programmes, in particular the EU Innovation Fund and Horizon Europe. - Multi-lingual writing capability and extensive experience with national funding agencies. - Knowledge of climate sectors, including renewable energy, carbon management, energy storage/batteries, industrial decarbonization, critical minerals and materials, hydrogen and other clean fuels, grid technologies, transportation, sustainable agriculture, advanced manufacturing, nuclear, and more. - Pre-award research administration, grant management, or project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2). Benefits - €60-85 EUR / $70-100 USD per hour, commensurate with experience. Position Type - Contractor. - Location: Remote/Europe.

• Lead the preparation and submission of grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines. • Serve as the primary point of contact between our CFS team and the client/partners. • Develop project timeline and milestones based on solicitation requirements. • Create project tasks that align with the funding solicitation and are assigned to the appropriate team members. • Manage client expectations by setting “go” and “no-go” points with clear instructions. • Provide weekly status updates to the client on project status and pending action items. • Provide clear direction and leadership to the writing team assigned to you. • Set goals and objectives for the team and individual team members. • Foster a positive and collaborative team culture. • Check-in on available capacity from the team for project forecasting. • Competency with assigning appropriate team members to projects based on area of expertise. • Awareness of team members working threshold to avoid burnout. • Maintain open and effective communication channels within the team. • Communicate project updates, expectations, and changes to team members. • Act as a liaison between the writing team and upper management.

• Identify and engage climate startups, corporates, and other entities seeking grant funding • Work in collaboration with CFS’ existing business development team to run campaigns based on specific funding opportunities • Leverage your existing connections within the climate and sustainability ecosystem to generate leads • Develop and execute region-specific targeted outreach strategies to secure new business • Represent CFS at climate and sustainability conferences, networking events, and investor summits • Cultivate and expand relationships with climate-focused VCs, private equity firms, impact investors, corporate partners, and funding agencies • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that align with climate financing and grant development opportunities • Track and report on sales pipeline, conversion rates, and client engagement

• Work with senior staff, funding director, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: project design and development, document preparation, and submission. • Support multiple projects simultaneously. • Synthesize complex and diverse information streams to generate proposals, budgets, and supporting documents in response to funding opportunities and in comportment with client requirements. • Carry out external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals, while striving to continuously build an extensive knowledge base and skill set. • Advise clients regarding project development, commercialization planning, business development, fundraising strategies, and organizational development in order to maximize funding opportunities. • Liaise with external partners to obtain information, develop projects, and cultivate relationships. • Create and maintain an organized content library and development process, while seeking out ways to improve efficiency and quality throughout the organization.

• Work with senior staff, funding director, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: project design and development, document preparation, and submission. • Support multiple projects simultaneously. • Synthesize complex and diverse information streams to generate proposals, budgets, and supporting documents in response to funding opportunities and in comportment with client requirements. • Carry out external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals, while striving to continuously build an extensive knowledge base and skill set. • Advise clients regarding project development, commercialization planning, business development, fundraising strategies, and organizational development in order to maximize funding opportunities. • Liaise with external partners to obtain information, develop projects, and cultivate relationships. • Create and maintain an organized content library and development process, while seeking out ways to improve efficiency and quality throughout the organization.