Volunteer: Grant Writing for Transportation and Reentry Programs Job at LoopRoot

Overview

Volunteer: Grant Writing for Transportation and Reentry Programs at LoopRoot Foundation. This is a volunteer opportunity to identify funders and prepare grant materials to support transportation, housing, mental health, and legal supports for families and returning citizens.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify funders and produce at least three completed grant applications or LOIs ready for submission.
• Create a grant-tracking sheet with deadlines and notes.
• Develop a one-page proposal summary template.
• Draft reporting templates and align language with the nonprofit narrative; specifics will be discussed during interviews.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to review priorities and ensure proposals align with existing 501(c)(3) narrative and program descriptions.

Impact

Winning grants will directly expand transportation, housing, mental health, and legal supports for families and returning citizens, helping keep families connected and supporting successful re-entry. This work will help LoopRoot Foundation scale services across Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Mexico, and California and increase access to visits and community supports.

Organization

LoopRoot Foundation is dedicated to keeping families connected, strengthening communities, and supporting successful re-entry for individuals impacted by incarceration. We provide transportation assistance for families visiting loved ones in prison, deliver community-based support programs, and create pathways for returning citizens to rebuild their lives with dignity and opportunity. Through innovation, advocacy, and compassion, we work to break cycles of isolation and empower families to thrive.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Community Services