Ecosystem Grants Associate

About The Role

The Ecosystem Grants Associate will be key in overseeing grant submissions and administration at Aptos Foundation. This role will involve coordinating with various departments, helping to streamline the end-to-end grant process, and supporting applicants and grant recipients. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for enabling the growth of the Aptos ecosystem.

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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, foundations, consulting, or similar entities with notable expertise in grant-making and management. 
• Previous experience in blockchain and crypto is preferred. 
• Experience with Airtable and integrations (eg, Zapier) is preferred.
• 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.