Volunteer Grant Research Specialist (Nonprofit – Housing & Reentry)

The LoopRoots 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 LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.

Our key initiatives include

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

The LoopRoots 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.

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Organization

LoopRoots Foundation

Location

Remote (U.S.)

Commitment

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

About LoopRoots Foundation

LoopRoots 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 LoopHome, LoopTalk, LoopConnect, LoopLegal, and LoopHousing, our upcoming transitional housing initiative.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
  
  

What We’re Looking For

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

What You’ll Gain

• 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
  
  

How to Apply

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.