Freelance Grant Writer

Grant Writer — Nonprofit Mobile Food Pantry (Westchester County, Putnam County, NY and Fairfield County, CT)

Part-Time/Freelance

Westchester-based nonprofit mobile food pantry seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Grant Writer to support our fundraising efforts on a part-time basis. This role will consist primarily of researching, writing, and submitting LOIs, grant proposals, and preparing follow-up reports for funders.

Founded in 1997, we are a community-focused mobile food pantry dedicated to improving access to healthy food access for underserved populations across southeastern New York and Connecticut. Our work is grassroots, fast-moving, and impact-driven.

• Research prospective grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and governmental sources
• Track deadlines and submission requirements
• Write and submit compelling cover letters, grant proposals, and letters of inquiry
• Collaborate with leadership to gather program data, budgets, and impact stories
• Prepare accurate and timely grant reports and follow-up documentation
• Maintain organized records of submissions and outcomes

• Proven experience writing successful grant proposals for nonprofits
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Highly organized, with attention to detail, and strong deadline management
• Comfortable working independently on a freelance basis
• Experience with food security, hunger relief, or community-based nonprofits is a plus
• Familiarity with Salesforce and other common grant databases preferred

• Part-time, freelance/contract role
• Flexible hours with deadline-based deliverables
• Remote work, with preference for candidates in the vicinity of southeastern NY/CT
• Compensation based on experience (hourly or per-project)

Please submit a brief cover note, resume, and 1–2 recent grant writing samples to Kathleen Purdy at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (summaries of funded proposals if available).