Government Subsidy & Grants Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Government Subsidy & Grants Specialist to manage end-to-end government subsidy, grant and incentive processes for agriculture, farming, warehousing, cold-chain, food processing and allied infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in identifying applicable government schemes, preparing DPRs and financial documents, submitting applications, coordinating with government authorities and financial institutions, and successfully managing subsidy claims until disbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate relevant Central and State Government subsidy, grant and incentive schemes for agriculture and infrastructure projects.
• Work on schemes related to Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), PMKSY, MIDH, RKVY, NABARD, NHB, MSME, warehousing, cold-chain and other state-specific schemes.
• Prepare and review Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), project proposals, financial models, CMA data, subsidy applications and claim documents.
• Manage the complete subsidy lifecycle from scheme identification and application to inspection, approval, claim submission and disbursement.
• Coordinate with government departments, banks, NABARD/NHB, consultants, CAs, engineers, project teams and other stakeholders.
• Handle government queries, documentation requirements, inspections and follow-ups.
• Maintain proper records of applications, approvals, claims, correspondence and supporting documents.
• Monitor application status and ensure timely submission of documents and compliance requirements.
• Prepare regular MIS reports and management updates on applications, approvals, pending cases and subsidy receivables.
• Research new government schemes and identify potential financial support available for upcoming projects.
• Support the business/project team in assessing the subsidy eligibility and financial viability of proposed projects.

Required Skills

• Government Subsidies & Grants
• Agriculture Government Schemes
• DPR Preparation
• Project Finance
• CMA Data
• Financial Analysis
• Subsidy Application & Claim Processing
• Government Liaison & Coordination
• Excel / MIS Reporting
• Documentation & Compliance
• Bank & Financial Institution Coordination
• Strong Follow-up & Communication Skills

Eligibility

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in government subsidies, grants, incentives or project finance.
• Experience in agriculture, farming, warehousing, cold-chain, food processing, infrastructure or allied sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of government scheme eligibility, application procedures and approval processes.
• Good knowledge of DPR preparation, financial projections and Excel.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills with government authorities and financial institutions.
• Willingness to travel for government meetings, project visits and inspections as required.
• Graduate in Agriculture, Engineering, Commerce, Finance or a related field.
• MBA / PGDM in Finance, Agri-Business or Project Management will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Value of subsidies/grants successfully secured
• Number of applications processed and approved
• Approval and disbursement ratio
• Timeliness of applications and claims
• Documentation and compliance accuracy
• Reduction in pending queries/applications
• Successful coordination with government authorities and financial institutions

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with hands-on experience in government subsidy consulting, project finance, agriculture infrastructure projects, warehousing/cold-chain projects, NABARD/NHB schemes or government incentive applications will be preferred.