Grant Writer: We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Volunteer Grant Writer to help secure funding for Homegrown National Park’s initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for environmental conservation, excellent writing skills, and experience in grant writing. As a Volunteer Grant Writer, you will play a key role in identifying potential grant opportunities and crafting compelling proposals to support our mission of regenerating biodiversity.
Commitment:
- Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources that align with HNP’s mission.
- Write and edit persuasive, clear, and concise grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials.
- Collaborate with team members to gather necessary information, such as project details, budgets, and impact metrics.
- Ensure proposals are submitted on time and meet all requirements set by the funding organizations.
- Maintain accurate records of grant applications and deadlines.
- Assist with grant reporting, tracking the status of applications, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
- This is a volunteer position with flexible hours, but we ask for a commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per week on average.
Do you have these skills?:
- Proven experience in grant writing, with a successful track record of
securing funding (volunteer or professional).
- Strong research skills to identify relevant grant opportunities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft
clear and compelling narratives.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Passion for environmental conservation, biodiversity, and HNP’s mission.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
How it works: Please submit a writing sample along with your volunteer application. If available please list the grants you have applied for and state if they were funded or not. If you chose for this role we will get back to you with further details and instructions on how to move forward.
To apply for this opportunity, please fill out our volunteer registration form.
