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Volunteer Grant Researcher

Category: Resource Development
Volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer (Resource Development)

Overview
Source prospects and draft winning LOIs/proposals to foundations and public funders.

Key Responsibilities
- Prospect research, fit scoring, and grants calendar tracking.
- Draft LOIs/proposals/budgets with staff input; assemble attachments and metrics.
- Support post‑award reporting and compliance.

Qualifications
- Strong research and writing skills; familiarity with proposals/budgets preferred.
- Detail‑oriented; able to meet deadlines.

Time Commitment
~5–8 hours/week, project‑based.

Benefits
- Bylines/credits on funded proposals.
- Professional references and measurable wins.

Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].

"We would not be in the position we’re in if it weren’t for the advocacy of so many of you, over a long period of time, who have believed in passenger rail, and believe that passenger rail should really be a part of America’s intermodal transportation system."

Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2011 Spring Council Meeting