The Grant Research Specialist VISTA Member will support Edu-Futuro through their expertise in researching grant and government contract opportunities and in grant writing for foundations, individual/corporate donors, and local, state, and federal government grants/contracts. Working with Edu-Futuro's development team, the VISTA member will research new grant and government contract opportunities to ensure the organization's sustainable growth and achieve its mission of meeting the needs of the beneficiaries Edu-Futuro serves. By securing new grants and contracts, Edu-Futuro will increase its capacity. As a result, Edu-Futuro will operate more efficiently and increase the number of beneficiaries served per year, improving their quality of life and socio-economic status.