Grantmaking Foundations in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL

Grantmaking foundations review applications and award funds to support charitable causes, education, health, arts, or community programs. Job seekers may find roles such as grants management, program officer or grant analyst support, development and communications, compliance, and administrative positions. Work is typically office-based with frequent report writing and collaboration with nonprofits; entry-level access often starts with assistant or analyst roles, and familiarity with budgeting, documentation, and deadlines is important.