Grant Program Manager

The Kansas Department of Commerce seeks a qualified vendor to serve as Grant Program Manager. The contractor will administer multiple grant programs, oversee arts‑in‑education initiatives, provide professional development for arts organizations, conduct constituent outreach, ensure accessibility compliance, and coordinate communications. The role is full‑time (≈40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling, requires a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate, and may be renewed up to four additional one‑year periods. Deliverables include grant lifecycle management, quarterly status reports, panel coordination, arts education program execution, and accessibility guidance. • Manage application, review panel, award, and close‑out phases for assigned grants. • Serve as point‑of‑contact for the Poetry Out Loud program and other arts‑education projects. • Design and deliver workshops, seminars, and networking events for arts organizations. • Build relationships with Kansas arts entities and represent the agency at events. • Develop and monitor accessibility policies and provide guidance to grantees. • Prepare quarterly reports, maintain documentation, and liaise with the Communications Coordinator.