Post-Award Grant Writing

Melinda Rose

Grants Administrator Profile

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LinkedIn • Lewiston, ID

Strategic grants specialist with 15+ years of experience navigating federal, state, and foundation funding landscapes to deliver mission-aligned community outcomes. Adept at steering full-cycle grant development from proposal to post-award compliance across diverse program areas. Fluent in funder language with a proven record of aligning narratives, budgets, and metrics to meet stringent federal requirements. Versatile in managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with finance, and maintaining audit-ready documentation systems. Methodical in evaluating program performance using dashboards, federal platforms, and internal KPIs.Experienced in developing internal grant infrastructure including customized databases to improve efficiency, reporting, and transparency.

Areas of Expertise

Federal Grant Management

Program Compliance

Stakeholder Collaboration

Grant Writing

Budget Justification

Outcome Reporting

Audit Readiness

Public Funding

Data Dashboards

Professional Experience

City of Lewiston, Lewiston, ID 2022 – Present

Grant Manager

Develop grant proposals for federal and state programs, including SS4A, CDBG, and public safety funding. Align budgets with narrative objectives in coordination with finance and departmental teams. Track performance metrics through internal dashboards and federal systems such as IDIS and HEROS. Maintain lifecycle documentation from submission through audit. Coordinate with legal, executive, and community partners to ensure compliance and timely deliverables.

●Secured full award of 2023 SS4A Planning Grant; managed entire cycle from narrative to compliance.

●Submitted 2025 SS4A Implementation Grant with strong federal feedback and alignment to DOT criteria.

●Authored CDBG Annual Action Plans integrating community engagement, data trends, and federal priorities.

●Designed and led internal training on grant writing, compliance tracking, and reporting best practices.

Bureau of Reclamation, Boise, ID / Denver, CO 2012 – 2021

Senior Grants Management Specialist & Supervisor

Directed reviews, documentation, and compliance processes for $30M+ in infrastructure and conservation funding. Interpreted grant conditions and translated technical reports into accessible, funder-ready deliverables. Led team oversight and ensured alignment with federal post-award regulations.

●Led impact analysis and annual reviews across multiple environmental grant streams.

●Improved internal review systems to increase transparency and reduce turnaround time.

●Mentored junior team members and coordinated cross-regional grant strategies.

Additional Experience

Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management – Boise, ID

Editorial & Publications Specialist, Bureau of Land Management, Boise, ID

Administrative Specialist, Various Federal Agencies, ID & CO

Education

Business Administration Coursework, Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, ID

High School Diploma, Nampa Christian High School, Nampa, ID

Licenses & Certifications

Certificate in Federal Grants Management, Focus: Budget Justification, Performance Reporting, Cost Principles, Audit Readiness

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