Grant & Government Funding Specialist - CAN

Anime Universe, INC; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anime Universe, INC is looking for a Grant & Government Funding Specialist to secure the public capital needed for innovative projects in the creative-tech space. This entrepreneurial role requires a strategic thinker who can build relationships with funding bodies and drive the grant application process.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience securing grants from public or institutional funders.
• Experience with US SBIR / STTR, Canadian SR&ED, CMF, Telefilm, Horizon Europe.

Responsibilities

• Identify government funding programs and write compelling applications.
• Research and maintain an up-to-date map of grants and incentives.
• Build and nurture connections with public funding organizations.

Skills

Grant writing

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Budgeting

Research

Job description

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Equity Partner

Location : Remote

Jurisdiction : Global

Minimum Commitment : 20 hours per week

Department : Finance & Funding

Reports To : CFO / Funding Leadership

What You Put In Is What You Get Out

This is not a job. It’s a stake.

A rare entrepreneurial opportunity to create something legendary from the ground up—and we want you in the room.

Minimum commitment : 20 hours / week. If that’s not realistic for you, this isn’t the right fit. No hard feelings—we respect clarity.

We are offering an equity partner role, not a traditional salaried position. That means :

• No upfront cash compensation
• Equity (shares) plus potential future token-based rewards (pending legal clearance)
• Future salary unlocked by revenue milestones
• Remote-first, async-friendly, autonomy-heavy global team

Why Join Anime Universe?

We’re building the creative-tech platform of the future : a vertically integrated, IP-first company where anime meets AI, VR, blockchain, and fandom ecosystems. Funding is the backbone of that vision—and this role helps build it.

As our Grant & Government Funding Specialist, you’ll secure the public capital we need to fuel our mission—without giving up ownership. You’ll help us unlock funding streams from across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia. From innovation grants to media production funds to international co-venture programs, you’ll drive the process from strategy to submission to stewardship.

Role Overview

You’ll be the architect and executor of Anime Universe’s non-dilutive funding strategy. You’ll identify government funding programs, establish key agency relationships, and write compelling applications that align with our bold technological and cultural vision.

This is not a back-office role—it’s a strategic pillar.

What You’ll Own

Grant Pipeline Strategy

• Research and maintain an up-to-date map of grants, subsidies, and incentive programs (R&D, cultural, tech, export, media, etc.)
• Track eligibility, deadlines, funder priorities, and application mechanics across territories

Institutional & Government Relationships

• Build and nurture connections with program officers, innovation agencies, and public funding organizations
• Represent Anime Universe in virtual or in-person meetings with granting bodies

Application Execution & Submission

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Tech, Product, Legal, HR, Studios) to compile required documentation
• Drive full-cycle grant submissions : narrative drafting, budgeting, compliance forms, timelines, and delivery
• Ensure post-award compliance reporting is timely, accurate, and strategic
• Partner with finance and executive leadership to align grant pursuits with core priorities
• Help shape the internal grant submission calendar and identify resource gaps proactively
• Share updates, wins, and performance benchmarks in a transparent and actionable way

What You Bring To The Table

• 4+ years of experience securing grants from public or institutional funders (government, arts / media councils, economic development agencies, etc.)
• Experience with at least one of the following : US SBIR / STTR, Canadian SR&ED, CMF, Telefilm, Horizon Europe, Creative Europe, or equivalent

Strategic & Operational Thinking

• You can independently identify grant opportunities and design compelling application strategies
• You understand how public programs intersect with IP, R&D, and team structure

Strong Writing & Budgeting Skills

• You can distill complex, cross-functional information into compelling grant narratives
• You can work collaboratively to produce accurate budgets and projections
• You thrive in async environments
• You manage your own deadlines, documents, and follow-ups with minimal oversight

Bonus Points For

• Past experience securing six- or seven-figure grants in media / tech / startups
• Familiarity with nonprofit fiscal sponsorships or hybrid funding models
• Experience working with IP-based companies or creator-led platforms
• A network of public agency contacts or grant officers you’ve worked with before

How We’ll Know You’re Crushing It

• You’ve built and shared a clear, prioritized grants pipeline
• We’re submitting high-quality applications regularly
• We’re winning grants, meeting reporting deadlines, and building funder trust
• Internal teams feel supported and excited about public funding opportunities
• Our non-dilutive funding keeps growing—without burning team bandwidth

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