Grant Writers & Proposal Specialists

Anime Universe; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anime Universe is seeking a Grant Writer & Proposal Specialist to spearhead funding initiatives as an equity partner. This unique position emphasizes researching and writing compelling grant proposals to secure funding from various sources, requiring a blend of storytelling and strategic thinking. As part of a remote-first, global team, you'll play a crucial role in turning vision into reality through strategic acquisitions of funding.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and securing grants for startups or nonprofits is essential.
• Ability to blend storytelling with data-driven proposals.
• Strong project management skills for tracking submission timelines and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research and coordinate grant proposals across various funding bodies.
• Draft and submit proposals tailored to specific grantor requirements.
• Support post-award documentation and reporting processes.

Skills

Grant Writing

Research

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Tools

Grant Management Tools

Job description

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Equity Partner

Location: Remote

Minimum Commitment: 20 hours per week

Department: Finance & Funding

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?

At Anime Universe, we’re creating the most dynamic blend of storytelling, technology, and fandom infrastructure in the world. To bring that vision to life, we need strategic non-dilutive capital—and that means exceptional grants.

As a Grant Writer & Proposal Specialist, you’ll help secure major funding from institutions, governments, and cultural agencies across North America, Europe, and beyond. You’ll transform our vision into compelling narratives that unlock serious capital.

Role Overview

You’ll be responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating grant proposals from a range of funders—technology innovation programs, media development boards, cultural agencies, international R&D initiatives, and more.

You’re part writer, part strategist, part systems builder—and all impact.

What You’ll Own

Grant Research & Pipeline Support

• Monitor federal, provincial, state, municipal, and international grant opportunities
• Analyze eligibility, timelines, and requirements for AU’s various teams and subsidiaries
• Help prioritize proposals that align with our roadmap and capacity

Proposal Writing & Submission

• Draft, edit, and finalize compelling proposals tailored to specific grantors
• Partner with department leads to gather program descriptions, milestones, budgets, and metrics
• Track submission calendars, internal deadlines, and required attachments across multiple rounds

Post-Submission & Reporting Support

• Support post-award documentation, budget realignment, and compliance submissions
• Help teams prepare midterm reports, KPIs, and milestone updates for funders
• Ensure that awarded grants are documented, tracked, and used strategically
• Work with Grant Specialists, Legal, Finance, and Department Heads to assemble application packages
• Translate technical, creative, and strategic content into accessible and funder-ready narratives
• Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders during submission cycles

What You Bring to the Table

• You’ve written and secured grants for startups, cultural orgs, tech companies, or nonprofits
• You balance emotional storytelling with data-backed credibility
• You know how to translate vision into persuasive narrative

Process-Driven Project Management

• You keep clean calendars, organize drafts, and manage multiple submissions in flight
• You know what documents are needed before anyone has to ask
• You can tailor a proposal for a startup innovation grant, then switch to a media co-production brief
• You’re fluent in navigating different funder languages—from arts councils to federal R&D to international co-venture programs

Bonus Points For

• Winning grants in Canada (CMF, Telefilm, SR&ED), US (NEH, SBIR, NSF), or international (Creative Europe, Horizon)
• Experience using grant management tools or cloud-based submission platforms
• Familiarity with IP licensing, startup finance, or technology innovation language
• Grant writing experience in creative, cultural, or tech-driven environments
• A portfolio of past successful applications or proposal excerpts

How We’ll Know You’re Crushing It

• We’re submitting multiple grant applications every month
• Your proposals are high-quality, on-time, and aligned with AU’s roadmap
• We’re securing funding that moves the needle—from $10K sprints to $1M+ programs
• Teams rely on your process to navigate complex submissions with clarity and confidence
• Funders see us as credible, visionary, and deserving of support—because you told the story right

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing and Business Development

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet, IT System Custom Software Development, and Entertainment Providers

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