Educational Grant Writer for Reading Program

I'm seeking a professional grant writer with experience in education-focused proposals. The purpose of the grant is to fund an afterschool program in Arizona aimed at providing phonics and decoding reading intervention services.

Key Aspects of the Project:
- Target Group: The program will cater to students from kindergarten to 12th grade.
- Reading Services: The focus is on phonics and decoding, with the aim of improving the reading skills of struggling readers.
- Desired Outcomes: The program's success will be measured by improved reading test scores, enhanced reading fluency, and increased student engagement with reading.

The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong background in writing successful educational grants.
- Experience with afterschool programs or reading intervention services.
- A knack for persuasive writing and a deep understanding of educational needs.

Attached is a proposal that explains the program we are piloting in the City of Phoenix programs. We want to obtain a grant to fund an expansion of this program.

Please provide examples of relevant past projects in your bid. Thank you.