Clean Energy Grant Writing

BELLE ANNE BUTLER, M.S.

***********@*****.*** 706-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Award-winning Senior Grant Writer and Strategic Consultant with over 20 years of experience securing multimillion-dollar federal, nonprofit, and private-sector funding. Proven expertise in grant writing, strategic planning, workforce development, clean energy, infrastructure, economic mobility, and supply chain funding. Adept at navigating complex proposals, conducting competitive analyses, and ensuring compliance with federal funding protocols. Skilled in mentorship, team leadership, and proposal strategy development, with a strong ability to translate organizational goals into compelling, high-impact proposals.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Grant Writing and Management ($5K–$1.2B)

Federal Funding and Compliance

Technical Proposal and Strategic Development

Workforce and Economic Development

Competitive Analysis and Grant Positioning

Project and Program Management

Fundraising and Development Strategies

Team Mentorship and Training

FEDERAL AGENCIES WITH AWARDED GRANTS

Successfully secured funding for projects through:

Department of Energy

Department of Commerce

Department of Labor DOL

Department of Justice

National Science Foundation

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Department of Housing and Urban Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Grant Writer Proposal Strategist

Logistic Specialties, Inc. (LSI), Layton, Utah 2022–Present

Lead end-to-end proposal development, from funding research to final submission, securing competitive federal and private grants.

Develop compliant and compelling technical, cost, and management volumes for grants specializing in clean energy, infrastructure, workforce equity, and supply chain resilience.

Conduct competitive analysis and research to refine proposal strategies and ensure alignment with funding trends.

Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), public/private entities, and government agencies to produce high-impact applications.

Maintain expertise in federal and state funding protocols, ensuring proposals meet compliance requirements.

Mentor and train junior writers, leading internal workshops to enhance proposal development skills.

Economic Mobility and Workforce Equity Consultant

Independent Consultant 2005–2022

Designed and executed successful grant proposals and capacity-building solutions for:

oHispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama

oNorthwest Georgia Family Support Council

oSouthern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center

Developed initiatives in recidivism prevention, economic development, workforce training, and violence prevention.

Managed post-award compliance, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Senior Writer Corporate Operations

Various Organizations 2000–2021

Crafted high-quality content for grants, proposals, and private funding opportunities.

Developed templates and tools to streamline proposal development processes.

Established a knowledge repository for grant strategy insights and past project outcomes.

Led proposal brainstorming sessions, aligning internal teams on storytelling and funding approach.

Instructional Designer and Language Arts Specialist

United States Special Forces, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kennesaw State University 1999–2021

Developed and facilitated English and Spanish language curriculum for U.S. Special Forces deployments and international education institutions.

Specialized in cultural sensitivity training and workforce language integration.

Cultural Diversity and Resource Referral Specialist

United Way of Northwest Georgia and Beaulieu of America 1998–2001

Conducted community needs assessments and developed Spanish-language access programs.

Designed and facilitated cultural diversity and workplace communication training.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in International Policy Management

Kennesaw State University, 2012

Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs (Concentration: International Business)

Kennesaw State University, 1999

Certification: Language Acquisition Theory and Application

Centro de Idiomas - Oaxaca de Juárez, 1998

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