Grants Assistant

Job overview

The Grants Assistant is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC. Compensation is $21.87–$31.61 per hour. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Grant Operations, at the National Endowment for Democracy, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions worldwide. The position provides accurate administrative and operational support for grantmaking. It helps maintain grant records, prepare award materials, process payment requests, and support application, review, and award workflows so grant operations run efficiently.

What you'll do

• Enter and maintain grant information in management systems and trackers
• review records and supporting documents
• prepare and transmit grant award packages and correspondence
• track and file required documentation
• assist with payment requests and recordkeeping
• generate routine reports
• support application, review, and award processes
• maintain data accuracy, confidentiality, and administrative procedures
• identify discrepancies and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grants assistant

hybrid

washington dc

national endowment for democracy

grant operations

grant administration

data management

award packages

recordkeeping

$21.87–$31.61/hour

nonprofit

democratic institutions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states that NED offers a generous benefits package supporting employee health and well-being.

Why this role

Entry-level administrative position; bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and 1–2 years of related experience; Russian or Ukrainian fluency is a plus.

About the employer

National Endowment for Dem is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.