Grant Writers for hire in Columbia, MD

Find grant writers who develop compelling proposals, research funding opportunities and possess strong communication and writing skills to effectively convey an organization's mission and objectives. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Columbia, MD to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    Master's degree42%
    Bachelor's degree40%
    Doctorate17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    American Geophysical Union (AGU)
    American Red Cross
    Catholic Charities of Baltimore
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years60%
    More than 5 years40%

Browse Indeed's database of 852 profiles for Grant Writers in Columbia, MD

Last updated: Oct 8, 2026

Grant Writer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, MD: $66,996 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,272 – $78,373 yearly

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  • Sr. Grant Officer

    Bowie, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationHubspot Inbound Marketing CertificationSupply Chain ManagementCertified Project ManagerPMPTS/SCI+11 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsWDSTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Development Associate

    Hyattsville, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicCAPMFirst Aid CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceWriting Grant Proposals
  • Assistant Grant Writer

    Monrovia, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceLifeguard ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsParalegal Experience
  • Proposal Writer

    Columbia, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Top Secret ClearanceTS/SCICompTIA Certified Technical TrainerConfidential ClearanceCompTIA A+CompTIA Project++1 more

    Skills

    Project ServerCompTIA Certified Technical TrainerCommunication SkillsManagementLeadershipStrategic Planning
  • Grants Specialist

    Columbia, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Freelance Grant Writer

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLCSW-RLMSWDriver's LicenseCPRSocial Work License

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPsychotherapyIndividual Group CounselingGroup Facilitation in TherapyGroup Therapy

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What's the average time to fill a grant writer role?

The average time to fill a grant writer role is 70 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do grant writers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a grant writer include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for grant writers?

Common licenses or certifications for grant writers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to grant writers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to grant writers include: grants specialist, proposal writer and development associate.

What level of education is common for a grant writer?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a grant writer in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a grant writer?

Most grant writers have 20 years of professional experience.

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