Grants Analyst

Summary

Join Aptos, a people-first blockchain, as their Ecosystem Grants Analyst. Oversee grant submissions and administration, coordinating with various departments to streamline the process and support applicants and recipients. Evaluate grant applications, draft agreements, maintain accurate records, act as a primary contact for recipients, monitor progress, prepare reports, perform audits, and identify process improvement opportunities. Partner with internal teams for seamless execution and monitoring of grant initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for growing the Aptos ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant-making and management, preferably with blockchain and crypto experience. Aptos offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive insurance, flexible vacation time, competitive salary, equity, protocol token grants, and 401k matching.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, foundations, consulting, or similar entities with notable expertise in grant-making and management
• A commitment to efficient grant/funding distribution and capacity to perform cost-analysis of funding proposals to ensure Foundation funds are carefully allocated to fair-priced services
• Resourcefulness and the ability to bring creative, data-driven solutions to every problem, always seeking opportunities rather than obstacles
• Ability to drive projects independently, thrive on autonomy, and manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a high quality of work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and filter incoming grant applications, ensuring alignment with evaluation criteria, and follow up with applicants to gather additional information
• Draft, review, and process grant agreements in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant agreements, milestones, and recipient details in the grants management database
• Act as the primary point of contact for grant recipients, providing ongoing support and resolving queries throughout the grant lifecycle
• Monitor grant recipients’ progress against agreed milestones, conduct regular check-ins, and coordinate follow-ups as needed
• Prepare internal reports and dashboards to track grant performance, milestone completion, and overall program success
• Perform regular audits of the grants database to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to organizational standards
• Identify opportunities to enhance grant administration processes, implement best practices, and contribute to operational efficiency
• Partner with internal teams, including Operations, Finance, Ecosystem, and Marketing, to ensure seamless execution and monitoring of grant initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in blockchain and crypto is preferred
• Experience with Airtable and integrations (eg, Zapier) is preferred

Benefits

• 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
• Equipment of your choice
• Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
• Competitive Salary
• Equity (RSUs) (US employees)
• Protocol Token Grants
• 401k matching (US Employees)
• Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events