Grants Specialist
The Grants Specialist is accountable for securing annual, foundation, and corporate grant funding to help power Community Action House’s programs and services. This position executes a designated portfolio focused on non-government grants, foundation support, and corporate giving—distinguishing its non-governmental focus from the broader government grant administration and evaluation scope led by the Manager. Responsibilities include managing application research, annual grant calendars, and institutional reporting. This position plays a key role in cultivating long-term relationships with foundation trustees, program officers, and corporate partners while collaborating directly with the Manager of Grants and Evaluation to connect grant strategies with organizational metrics, reporting, and daily operations.
About Community Action House
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Since its founding in 1969, Community Action House has been the focal point of community efforts to provide critical support and pathways out of poverty for our neighbors in need. Our community-powered work takes a client-centric approach that meets people wherever they are at and offers services that enhance ownership and agency. Our work is organized in three interconnected areas: Food Access, Resource Navigation, and Financial Wellness. Welcome, excellence, and collaboration are some of our core values. ([www.communityactionhouse.org](https://www.communityactionhouse.org))
In October 2021, we launched our new ‘Food Club & Opportunity Hub’ to expand efficient, impactful healthy food assistance with the on-site integration of other pathway programs. More recently, we announced a partnership with Dwelling Place to help address the affordable housing crisis here in Holland. In July 2023, we publicly launched our expansion of Lakeshore Food Rescue. ([www.lakeshorefoodrescue.org](https://www.lakeshorefoodrescue.org))
In April 2026, we are launching our second Resale Store in Holland, MI. Our first Resale Store has proven that it can generate consistent, flexible funding that directly supports our work—while also providing practical resources for the people we serve. A second store allows us to scale that success. It’s a high-impact use of community assets: turning donated goods and volunteer engagement into reliable income, reducing our dependence on fluctuating grants and charitable contributions. ([https://www.communityactionhouse.org/resale-expansion)](https://www.communityactionhouse.org/resale-expansion\))
_Organizational budget: $14M+ (inclusive of $7-8M of in kind support)_
_Agency Size: 80 staff and 3,000+ annual volunteers_
Our Values
_Who we are. Who we aspire to be. What drives us. What unites us._
\> Radically Welcoming
\> Guest-Centered
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