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Grant Writers & Proposal Specialists Equity Partner Location: Remote Jurisdiction: Canada, 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. 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 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, 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 Overview Youll 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 Own Grant Research & Pipeline Support Monitor federal, provincial, state, municipal, and international grant opportunities Analyze eligibility, timelines, and requirements for AUs 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 What You Bring to the Table Youve 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 Youre fluent in navigating different funder languagesfrom 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 Well Know Youre Crushing It Were submitting multiple grant applications every month Your proposals are high-quality, on-time, and aligned with AUs roadmap Were securing funding that moves the needlefrom $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 supportbecause you told the story right