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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].

"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"

Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting