Grant & Government Funding Specialist

Anime Universe, INC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Grant & Government Funding Specialist to spearhead their funding strategy. This unique opportunity offers the chance to work in a remote-first environment, focusing on securing non-dilutive funding through strategic grant applications. You will play a crucial role in identifying funding streams across global markets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive grant submissions, and nurturing relationships with key funding agencies. If you're passionate about funding and want to make a significant impact in a creative-tech platform that merges anime with cutting-edge technologies, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in securing grants from public or institutional funders.
• Proven ability to design compelling application strategies and narratives.

Responsibilities

• Research and maintain an up-to-date map of grants and funding programs.
• Build relationships with funding organizations and represent the company.

Skills

Grant Writing

Strategic Thinking

Budgeting Skills

Relationship Building

Research Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Grant Management Software

Job description

Join to apply for the Grant & Government Funding Specialist role at Anime Universe.

Location: Remote
Jurisdiction: Global
Minimum Commitment: 20 hours per week
Department: Finance & Funding
Reports To: CFO / Funding Leadership

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.

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.

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

Cross-Team Collaboration

• 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

Proven Grant Expertise

• 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

Remote-Ready Execution

• 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
• Bilingual or multilingual (French, Japanese, Spanish, etc.)
• 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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Legal

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet