Call for Grant Writers
Technical assistance and grant writing support are high-priority needs for rural entities across rural Texas. In response to this need, Texas Rural Funders has built a roster of qualified grant writers to assist rural jurisdictions in applying for and securing federal, state, and private funding.


Work Parameters
This Request for Qualifications is not a guarantee of work. If selected, your name and contact information will be included on a roster of grant writers and circulated widely throughout Texas. Individual jurisdictions may use this list to reach out to you, and each organization will handle its own outreach, contracting, and payment processes.


Desired Skills & Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years of grant writing experience, working with public bodies and/or nonprofits
  • Demonstrated experience working with rural communities
  • Past experience writing and securing federal grants
  • Past experience prospecting for state and federal funding
  • Experience with Grants.gov or state funding portals
  • Strong writing, research, communication, and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.


Fundraising Services
Requested Activities may include:
  • Matching potential projects with funding sources
  • Assessing the competitiveness of a potential project
  • Assisting with new program development or expansion
  • Working with clients to create a program/project sustainability plan if needed
  • Working with agency staff to identify measurable objectives for inclusion in the grant evaluation plan
  • Developing budgets
  • Obtaining guidelines for grant submission
  • Drafting and securing letters of support
  • Completing and submitting all forms required by funding source
  • Writing grants
  • Securing necessary signatures
  • Submitting required copies of grant, budget, and enclosures to funding source
  • Grant administration, management, and reporting
  • Campaign development and implementation

Timeline & Attachments
This is a rolling Request for Qualifications. Applications will be reviewed on the first business day of each month. Selected applicants will be notified within two weeks of review. For consideration, complete the form below, including the upload of a minimum of two successful federal grant application samples.Applications are reviewed against the required and preferred qualifications before being added to the roster.

Important Note
Our goal is to identify a roster of experienced grant writers and share it as a free resource for rural communities. As such, completing this Request for Qualifications is not a guarantee employment. Texas Rural Funders does not endorse any service provider, and is not responsible or liable for any outcomes that may result from contacting or working with those listed.

Questions
If you questions about this application or believe any information on the roster is inaccurate, out of date, or misleading, please contact evan@texasruralfunders.org.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Are you applying to be part of this roster as an individual or an agency?

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* 3. How many years of experience do you have writing grant applications?

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* 4. What is the estimated total amount of funds you have secured from federal grants?

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* 5. What federal agencies do you have experience securing grants from?

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* 6. Are ther other state or federal agencies not listed above from which you have secured government grants?

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* 7. What types of projects/programs do you have experience in applying for?

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* 8. Please select areas where you have strong expertise.

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* 9. Do you charge an hourly rate or a flat fee?

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* 10. If you charge an hourly rate, please list it here. If you are applying as an agency, please list your average hourly rate.

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* 11. Do you have experience working with rural communities?

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* 12. If yes, please explain.

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* 13. How did you find our about our grant writer list and why is it interesting to you?

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* 14. What experience, if any, do you have working with rural communities on grant writing?

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* 15. Where did you hear about this opportunity?

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* 16. What is your preferred method of contact?

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* 17. Please upload a minimum of two successful federal grant writing samples. Please remove any confidential information prior to submission and ask for permission from your clients where required. These samples will not be shared beyond the team at Texas Rural Funders who is reviewing applications for this roster. Providing these documents is a required part of the application process.

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* 18. Please upload your resume.

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