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Grant Writers & Proposal SpecialistsEquity PartnerLocation: RemoteJurisdiction: Canada, GlobalMinimum Commitment: 20 hours per weekDepartment: Finance & FundingReports To: Grant & Government Funding Lead / CFOWhat You Put In Is What You Get OutThis is not a job. Its a stake.A rare entrepreneurial opportunity to create something legendary from the ground upand we want you in the room.Minimum commitment: 20 hours/week. If thats not realistic for you, this isnt the right fit. No hard feelingswe respect clarity.We are offering an equity partner role, not a traditional salaried position. That means:No upfront cash compensationEquity (shares) plus potential future token-based rewards (pending legal clearance)Future salary unlocked by revenue milestonesRemote-first, async-friendly, autonomy-heavy global teamWhy Join Anime Universe?At Anime Universe, were 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 capitaland that means exceptional grants.As a Grant Writer & Proposal Specialist, youll help secure major funding from institutions, governments, and cultural agencies across North America, Europe, and beyond. Youll transform our vision into compelling narratives that unlock serious capital.Role OverviewYoull be responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating grant proposals from a range of funderstechnology innovation programs, media development boards, cultural agencies, international R&D initiatives, and more.Youre part writer, part strategist, part systems builderand all impact.What Youll OwnGrant Research & Pipeline SupportMonitor federal, provincial, state, municipal, and international grant opportunitiesAnalyze eligibility, timelines, and requirements for AUs various teams and subsidiariesHelp prioritize proposals that align with our roadmap and capacityProposal Writing & SubmissionDraft, edit, and finalize compelling proposals tailored to specific grantorsPartner with department leads to gather program descriptions, milestones, budgets, and metricsTrack submission calendars, internal deadlines, and required attachments across multiple roundsPost-Submission & Reporting SupportSupport post-award documentation, budget realignment, and compliance submissionsHelp teams prepare midterm reports, KPIs, and milestone updates for fundersEnsure that awarded grants are documented, tracked, and used strategicallyCross-Team CollaborationWork with Grant Specialists, Legal, Finance, and Department Heads to assemble application packagesTranslate technical, creative, and strategic content into accessible and funder-ready narrativesMaintain clear communication with all stakeholders during submission cyclesWhat You Bring to the TableYouve written and secured grants for startups, cultural orgs, tech companies, or nonprofitsYou balance emotional storytelling with data-backed credibilityYou know how to translate vision into persuasive narrativeProcess-Driven Project ManagementYou never miss a deadlineYou keep clean calendars, organize drafts, and manage multiple submissions in flightYou know what documents are needed before anyone has to askContextual IntelligenceYou can tailor a proposal for a startup innovation grant, then switch to a media co-production briefYoure fluent in navigating different funder languagesfrom arts councils to federal R&D to international co-venture programsBonus Points ForWinning 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 platformsFamiliarity with IP licensing, startup finance, or technology innovation languageGrant writing experience in creative, cultural, or tech-driven environmentsA portfolio of past successful applications or proposal excerptsHow Well Know Youre Crushing ItWere submitting multiple grant applications every monthYour proposals are high-quality, on-time, and aligned with AUs roadmapWere securing funding that moves the needlefrom $10K sprints to $1M+ programsTeams rely on your process to navigate complex submissions with clarity and confidenceFunders see us as credible, visionary, and deserving of supportbecause you told the story right