Volunteer Grant Research Specialist; Nonprofit Reentry

About Loop Roots Foundation

The Loop Roots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry. Founded in 2025, the Loop Roots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.

• Loop Connect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.
• Loop Talk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.
• Loop Troop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the Loop Troop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.

The Loop Roots Foundation is committed to using community-based, technology-enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S.

Loop Roots Foundation

Remote (U.S.)

Volunteer role (20–25 hours per week), flexible schedule, potential to transition into a paid role as the organization grows

Loop Roots Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting justice-impacted individuals and their families through transportation, housing, mental health services, legal support, and workforce development. Our programs include Loop Home, Loop Talk, Loop Connect, Loop Legal, and Loop Housing, our upcoming transitional housing initiative.

We are seeking a Volunteer Grant Research Specialist to identify and track funding opportunities that align with our programs, especially in housing, reentry, and community support. This role is focused on building a strong pipeline of grants that our team can actively apply to.

• Research grant opportunities at the federal, state, and local level
• Identify funding related to reentry, housing, mental health, and community programs
• Track deadlines, requirements, and eligibility criteria
• Build and maintain a structured grant pipeline (Zoho or shared system)
• Organize opportunities by priority and readiness
• Share consistent updates with the team on new opportunities

• Experience with grant research or nonprofit funding (preferred)
• Strong online research and organizational skills
• Ability to track and manage multiple opportunities
• Familiarity with grants.gov or similar platforms (a plus)
• Interest in housing, reentry, or social impact work

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Strong research mindset
• Interest in building systems and processes

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit funding strategy
• Opportunity to contribute to a multi-state program launch
• Direct collaboration with leadership
• Potential transition into a paid role

Please submit your resume and a short note about your experience with research or nonprofit funding. Please confirm your availability for 20–25 hours per week in your application.