Grant Writer (Europe)
Posted 788 days ago, which is unusual. The employer's own board was still carrying it when we last read it, 3 hours ago.
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 788d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2024-08-13). Last seen at its source 3h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 5 Oct 2026 (5 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 3 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Europe
No source stated where this role may be worked. This is read from the ad's own words.
What the ad says
…Location: Remote/Europe…
Pay
$70–100/hr
Read out of the job description by us, not from a structured field. Shown in the posting's own currency and period; we never convert.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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Ashby employer's own board first seen 5d ago · last seen 3h ago
- location not stated
The listing
ABOUT CFS
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 Europe, the US, Canada, 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Grant Writer at CFS, you’ll do more than write proposals. You’ll partner with climate innovators to develop competitive applications for EU and national 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 EU, national, and other public funding programmes
• 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
Required
• 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 EU funding agencies, including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe, the European Innovation Council (EIC), the EU Innovation Fund, and the LIFE Programme
• 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
Preferred
• Graduate degree, particularly in a scientific or technical field
• 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)
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY
Climate Finance Solutions values diversity and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment. We firmly believe that a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is essential for addressing the complex challenges of climate change. We promote climate and social justice through our climate projects and within our own team. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities (including women/non-male folks, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, indigenous people, and people with disabilities) to apply to positions within the company. CFS is a member company of Empowering Diversity in Clean Tech (EDICT).
COMPENSATION: €60-85 EUR / $70-100 USD per hour, commensurate with experience
Position Type: Contractor
Location: Remote/Europe