Grant & Funding Opportunity Writer – Remote, Part‑Time

COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY & YOUTH (CAFY); Carsondale (MD); Hybrid; USD 8,900 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Hybrid flexibility

Potential to expand role and pay based

Flexible schedule

Wellness resources

Opportunity for continued work

Job summary

Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY) seeks a part‑time, independent contractor to craft grant proposals, analyze funding opportunities, and prepare contract applications for CAFY programs. The role emphasizes identifying grants, NOFOs, and timely submissions while collaborating with CAFY staff to translate program data into persuasive narratives.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of grant writing or proposal development, strong research and writing skills, and familiarity with human

Qualifications

• 3+ years of grant writing, proposal/contract development, or compelling writing experience.
• Demonstrated success identifying and securing funding.
• Excellent writing, research, editing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grants, RFPs, NOFOs, and other funding opportunities aligned with CAFY programs.
• Assess funding opportunities for eligibility, fit, funding amount, and deadlines.
• Develop and edit grant proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, and contract applications.
• Gather information from CAFY staff and translate program data into compelling narratives.
• Maintain a funding opportunity and proposal deadline tracker.
• Provide recommendations on high-priority funding opportunities.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Research

Editing

Strong writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Grants.gov

SAM.gov

Job description

Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY) seeks a part‑time, independent contractor to craft grant proposals, analyze funding opportunities, and prepare contract applications for CAFY programs. The role emphasizes identifying grants, NOFOs, and timely submissions while collaborating with CAFY staff to translate program data into persuasive narratives.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of grant writing or proposal development, strong research and writing skills, and familiarity with human