Freelance 1099 Grant Writer – Serve The People Community Health CenterAbout Us
Serve The People (STP) Community Health Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities. We believe in transforming healthcare by improving access, ensuring great clinical outcomes, and securing the funding necessary to continue our mission.
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven freelance Grant Writer to assist with multiple grant applications from now until June 2025. This 1099 independent contractor role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a dynamic, mission-driven team.
Why Work With Us?
- Hourly Rate: $30 - $50 per hour (commensurate with experience).
- Contract Duration: Now through June 2025, with potential for extension.
- Flexible Schedule: Remote work with flexible hours.
- Meaningful Work: Help secure funding for critical healthcare services for underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to federal, state, local government agencies, private foundations, and corporate funders.
- Identify new grant opportunities that align with STP’s mission and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with STP leadership and program staff to gather necessary data, budget information, and narratives for grant applications.
- Develop persuasive, well-researched proposals that clearly communicate STP’s impact and funding needs.
- Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal writing, submission, compliance, and reporting.
- Ensure all proposals and reports meet funder requirements and deadlines.
- Maintain organized records of submitted grants, deadlines, and funder communications.
- Assist with writing progress reports for existing grants, ensuring proper documentation of outcomes and budget usage.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Proven grant writing experience in the nonprofit sector, ideally in healthcare or community health centers (FQHC experience is a plus).
- Strong understanding of funding sources such as HRSA, foundations, and private grants.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality grant proposals.
- Familiarity with grant compliance and reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical and budget interpretation skills.
- Experience using grant tracking software or CRM tools is a plus.
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of successful grant writing experience for nonprofit organizations.
- Knowledge of healthcare funding trends, public health issues, and grant best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Ana, CA 92701
