Grants & Incentives Specialist

At RIFT, we’re redefining the future of energy with our groundbreaking Iron Fuel Technology — a clean, circular, and scalable energy solution. Our team of over 60 passionate professionals combines cutting-edge innovation with hands-on execution, relentlessly driving towards scalable impact. Our mission is to make industrial heat sustainable in a way that truly works. And that’s only possible with smart, dedicated people who want to build something bigger and make a real difference — just like you.

How you make an impact

As a Grants & Incentives Specialist at RIFT, you are vital to our growth. You identify and secure the right subsidies and funding opportunities — from national innovation programs to European grants. You translate our ambitions into compelling applications, build strong consortia, and ensure everything runs smoothly from the initial idea through to audits. Thanks to the funding you help secure, we take real steps toward a clean energy future powered by iron fuel. You make it possible for our projects to take off and accelerate the energy transition.

What you’ll do as Gants & Incentives

• Identify public funding opportunities: Spot new regional and national subsidy options and assess their fit with RIFT’s strategic goals and projects, collaborating closely with project developers and R&D.

• Engage project partners: Support the selection of suitable partners and ensure they commit on time through letters of intent, support letters, or collaboration agreements.

• Prepare applications: Coordinate or assist in drafting complete, persuasive subsidy applications, including budgets, project plans, attachments, and timely submission.

• Report on awarded subsidies: Work with colleagues and partners to prepare progress reports that meet funders’ requirements.

• Manage subsidy documentation: Keep all subsidy and project documents well-organized, up-to-date, and audit-ready for both internal and external stakeholders.

What you’l bring as a Grants & Incentives Specialist

• Strong ability to write clear and persuasive grant applications in both Dutch and English, tailored to meet subsidy requirements and aligned with our strategic goals.

• Experience in preparing detailed project budgets and financial forecasts to support funding applications.

• Excellent coordination skills to manage projects with tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders.

• Political and organizational sensitivity to navigate complex public funding landscapes and align internal and external interests.

• Ability to monitor compliance with administrative, legal, and content-related subsidy conditions and facilitate collaboration across teams and partners.