Intern · Remote
Grant Research Intern
Supports structured research into grant opportunities that may align with GFC Programs, initiatives, and organizational needs.
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Overview
GFC evaluates potential funding opportunities carefully before deciding whether to pursue them. A Grant Research Intern may help identify credible opportunities, document source requirements, and give leadership clear information for review without assuming eligibility or funding.
Responsibilities
- Research foundation, corporate, and public grant opportunities from reliable sources
- Document eligibility, focus areas, deadlines, required materials, and restrictions
- Compare potential opportunities with current GFC Programs and priorities
- Maintain organized research notes, source records, and follow-up questions
- Flag unclear requirements or missing information for leadership review
Example projects
Depending on current GFC priorities, examples could include:
Preparing a sourced brief on grant opportunities related to books and literacy
Building a deadline and eligibility tracker for leadership review
Comparing several potential opportunities against documented Program needs
Who this is for
A careful researcher who can distinguish verified requirements from assumptions, organize source material clearly, and communicate open questions. Strong reading, writing, attention to detail, and follow-through matter more than prior grant experience.
What you'll learn
- You’ll have opportunities to develop practical grant-research, source-evaluation, and nonprofit funding-analysis skills through direct GFC review and feedback. Depending on the assignment, completed research briefs or sanitized opportunity analyses may provide portfolio-ready examples.
Commitment
This is currently an unpaid volunteer / internship-style opportunity with Giving Foundation for Children Inc. Exact schedule, participation dates, university requirements, and any approved variations are confirmed individually with GFC.
Academic credit, CPT/OPT approval, recommendations, and future employment are not guaranteed.