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Contract Grant Writer & Proposal Specialist Remote | Project-Based | $50–$85/hour equivalent About SafeSide - SafeSide Recovery and SafeSide Foundation serve Colorado communities through peer recovery support, street outreach, sober living, shelter services, and connections to treatment and housing. - In Pueblo, we operate the City of Pueblo Shelter, providing year-round shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness through our Relief and Residency programs. - Our Pueblo shelter team helps guests and residents connect with recovery support, case management, employment resources, and pathways to stable housing. - Our broader work includes sober living homes in the Denver area and outreach partnerships that bring peer support directly to people in shelters and other community settings. - We work alongside clinical and community partners to help people access coordinated care. Our approach centers on dignity, reliability, practical support, and follow-through. About the Opportunity - We are seeking an experienced freelance grant writer to help secure funding that sustains and expands our work. - This is an as-needed, project-based contract opportunity. Each grant proposal or RFP response will be a separate assignment, with scope, compensation, and deadlines agreed upon in advance. - We hope to build an ongoing relationship with someone who learns our programs and becomes a trusted resource as funding opportunities arise. - Priority funding areas include: - Colorado regional opioid abatement councils and opioid settlement funding. - Homelessness services and shelter operations. - Housing stability and recovery housing. - Peer recovery support and substance use recovery. - Behavioral health, outreach, and connections to treatment. Responsibilities - Review funding opportunities and assess eligibility, program fit, application requirements, and deadlines. - Write compelling grant proposals, RFP responses, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials. - Work directly with leadership and program staff to gather information and translate our work into clear, persuasive applications. - Develop program narratives that explain community needs, proposed services, implementation plans, and measurable outcomes. - Coordinate with leadership and finance staff on project budgets and budget narratives. - Organize required attachments, identify missing information early, and keep each application moving toward completion. - Ensure proposals address the funder’s priorities, scoring criteria, and submission requirements. - Adapt and strengthen existing SafeSide proposal content while accurately reflecting each funding opportunity. - Assist with funding research, grant reports, and renewal applications when included in the project scope. Qualifications - Demonstrated success writing competitive grant proposals or RFP responses. - Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills. - Ability to manage deadlines independently and follow through with minimal day-to-day supervision. - Experience developing proposals in collaboration with leadership, program staff, and finance teams. - Ability to accurately represent programs, substantiate claims, and handle confidential information appropriately. Preferred Experience - Colorado regional opioid council applications or other opioid settlement funding. - Government and foundation grants supporting homelessness, housing, recovery, or behavioral health. - Peer support, substance use services, shelter programs, or recovery housing. - Familiarity with Colorado’s community service landscape and funding environment. - Experience developing proposals for programs involving multiple service partners. Compensation and Schedule - We prefer to negotiate a flat fee for each proposal based on scope and complexity. - The posted $50–$85 hourly range is a reference for project pricing. Final fees and deliverables will be agreed upon before each assignment begins. - Workload will vary based on funding opportunities. There are no guaranteed weekly hours. - Work may be completed remotely, with availability for planning calls, revisions, and application deadlines. To Apply - Submit your résumé or a summary of your relevant consulting experience. - Describe your experience with opioid settlement funding, homelessness, housing, or peer recovery support grants. - Include one or two writing samples. Redacted samples are welcome. - Share examples of funding secured and explain your specific role in those applications. - Provide your typical project fees, current availability, and whether you are applying as an individual consultant or a firm.

Pay: $50.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote