Grant Writers & Proposal Specialists - CAN

Anime Universe, INC; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Anime Universe, INC is seeking a Grant Writer & Proposal Specialist to join its remote-first team, focusing on securing strategic funding across North America and beyond. This role offers an equity partner opportunity rather than traditional compensation, requiring a commitment of 20 hours per week to help create compelling narratives that unlock funding.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and securing grants for startups or nonprofits.
• Ability to translate vision into persuasive narratives.
• Strong process-driven project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and write grant proposals for funding.
• Monitor grant opportunities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with various teams to assemble application packages.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Research skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Job description

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Grant Writers & Proposal Specialists

Equity Partner

Location: Remote

Jurisdiction: Global

Minimum Commitment: 20 hours per week

Department: Finance & Funding

Reports To: Grant & Government Funding Lead / CFO

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
  
  

Cross-Team Collaboration

• 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
  
  

Exceptional Writing Skills

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 never miss a deadline
• You keep clean calendars, organize drafts, and manage multiple submissions in flight
• You know what documents are needed before anyone has to ask
  
  

Contextual Intelligence

• 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

  Other

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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