Position Summary
Northern Red is seeking a highly motivated Law Enforcement Grant Researcher & Writer to identify, research, develop, and manage grant opportunities that support law enforcement training, officer safety, tactical readiness, and public safety initiatives.
This position serves two primary missions:
- Secure grant funding for Northern Red to expand training programs, research initiatives, and public safety services.
- Assist law enforcement agencies in identifying and obtaining federal, state, and private grant funding to bring Northern Red's training programs to their officers.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys research, strategic thinking, writing, and making a measurable impact on public safety.
Key ResponsibilitiesGrant Research
- Monitor federal, state, and private grant opportunities relevant to:
- Law enforcement training
- Officer wellness
- Tactical readiness
- Active shooter preparedness
- School safety
- Homeland Security
- Emergency management
- Community policing
- Firearms training
- Technology and equipment
- Maintain an organized database of grant opportunities and application deadlines.
- Track recurring funding cycles and agency eligibility requirements.
- Research emerging grant programs before they become widely known.
Grant Writing
- Prepare compelling grant proposals and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with Northern Red leadership and instructors to gather technical information.
- Develop narratives, budgets, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Ensure proposals comply with all grant requirements.
- Edit and improve applications before submission.
Client Grant Support
- Work directly with police departments, sheriff's offices, state agencies, and other public safety organizations.
- Help agencies determine grant eligibility.
- Recommend funding opportunities based on departmental needs.
- Assist clients with grant applications to fund Northern Red training programs.
- Provide templates, supporting documentation, budgets, and program descriptions.
Strategic Funding Development
- Build relationships with grant administrators and funding organizations.
- Identify partnerships that improve competitiveness.
- Recommend new Northern Red programs that align with funding priorities.
- Track legislative and funding trends affecting public safety grants.
Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain grant calendars and submission schedules.
- Track awarded grants and reporting requirements.
- Assist with post-award documentation when necessary.
- Maintain organized records of all submissions and outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred (Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Communications, English, Public Policy, or related field).
- Experience writing successful grants strongly preferred.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to understand government funding requirements.
- Comfortable communicating with law enforcement professionals.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
- DOJ grants
- BJA (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
- COPS Office grants
- DHS/FEMA grants
- Homeland Security funding
- State law enforcement grants
- Public safety grant administration
- Federal procurement processes
- SAM.gov
- Grants.gov
- GrantSolutions
- eCivis or similar grant management software
Knowledge of law enforcement operations or tactical training is a significant advantage but not required.
Success in This Role
A successful candidate will:
- Identify new funding opportunities before competitors.
- Help Northern Red secure new grant-funded projects.
- Enable law enforcement agencies to access high-quality training through grant funding.
- Build lasting relationships with public safety agencies.
- Increase the number of grant-funded Northern Red courses delivered each year.
What You'll Help Build
This position is more than grant writing—it's about expanding access to life-saving training. Your work will help bring tactical, leadership, and public safety education to agencies that otherwise may not have the budget, ultimately improving officer preparedness and community safety.
Preferred Traits
- Curious researcher
- Exceptional writer
- Strategic thinker
- Self-starter
- Highly organized
- Mission-driven
- Comfortable learning complex government programs
- Passionate about supporting first responders
Performance Metrics
Success may be measured by:
- Number of grant opportunities identified
- Number of grant applications submitted
- Total grant dollars awarded
- Number of client agencies assisted
- Grant-funded Northern Red courses delivered
- Proposal success rate
- New funding partnerships established
Pay: From $1,500.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
