Grants Program Manager

About The Role The Grants Program Manager owns the Autheo Foundation's grant program from intake to project close. You will be the primary point of contact for grant applicants, the operational person behind the program's review process, and the steward of the Foundation's most direct lever for ecosystem growth. This role sits at the intersection of program operations, community relations, and 501(c)(3) compliance. Key Responsibilities Manage the full grant lifecycle: application intake, eligibility screening, coordination of technical review with the technical team, Grant Committee approval, award notification, agreement execution, milestone tracking, and final project close. Serve as the primary point of contact for all grant applicants: answering questions, providing feedback on proposals, and guiding teams throughout the review process. Maintain the grant management system: track all active grants, upcoming milestones, disbursement schedules, and reporting deadlines. Coordinate with Grant Committee, Foundation Board, and internal legal team on grant agreement execution, KYC/KYB completion, and grant revocation proceedings if required. Work with Finance & Operations to process milestone‑based disbursements accurately and on schedule. Publish awarded grants on the Foundation website and manage quarterly program transparency reports. Proactively identify and recruit high‑potential projects and teams that align with the Foundation's RFP priorities. Collect and publish grantee milestone reports, escalating scope changes, delays, or compliance issues to the Grants Committee. Track program KPIs: applications received, awards made, milestone completion rates, and ecosystem impact metrics. Qualifications Experience managing a grants or non‑profit program, preferably in a technology non‑profit, blockchain foundation, or open‑source organization. Strong project management skills: comfortable managing 15–40 concurrent active grants across multiple stages. Familiarity with 501(c)(3) grant compliance requirements: written agreements, milestone documentation, disclosure obligations. Technical fluency to evaluate blockchain development proposals and coordinate productively with the Protocol/Technical Lead during review. Excellent communication skills: ability to write clear grant feedback, rejection rationale, and public‑facing program updates. Experience with KYC/KYB processes and comfort working with international grantees in varied legal and financial contexts. NICE TO HAVE Direct experience with Web3 or crypto grant programs. Background in smart contract development or blockchain technical evaluation. Experience building or scaling programs from the ground up. Passion for education, mentoring, and creating programs. What We Offer Equity shares in Autheo and token allocation on the Autheo blockchain. Equity shares in Launch Legends and the WFO Creator Network. Remote‑first culture. Mission‑driven work at the frontier of decentralized technology. Direct impact on foundation strategy and ecosystem direction. Expected salaried compensation after 4–5 months, contingent on additional funding. #J-18808-Ljbffr