Grant Research & Application Specialist Needed

Job ID: 39750038

Budget: $10 – $30 USD

Title: Grants Researcher & Application Writer for Mamasag (Women’s Clothing Boutique)

Description:
Mamasag is a women’s clothing brand “made for baddies, all eyes on them.” We’re seeking a proactive grant specialist to research, shortlist, and apply to every relevant grant we qualify for—covering small business, fashion/retail, e-commerce, marketing, innovation, and women-led entrepreneurship opportunities (public, private, corporate programs, accelerators, pitch competitions, microgrants, and sponsorships).

Responsibilities:

Build a comprehensive grant pipeline: identify federal/state/city grants, corporate small-business programs, foundation grants, pitch competitions, and fashion/retail-specific opportunities.

Create an eligibility matrix (requirements, deadlines, award amounts, documentation needed).

Draft high-conversion applications: brand story, problem/solution, impact, budget, timeline, and metrics.

Tailor reusable core narratives (about page, impact statement, founder story, community benefit, DEI, marketing plan).

Prepare supporting docs checklist (EIN, LLC docs, W-9, sales metrics, social stats, media kit, budget, letters of support).

Submit applications on time and manage follow-ups, clarifications, and revisions.

Maintain a Google Sheets tracker with: program name/link, award amount, fit score, due date, status (researching/drafting/submitted/won/declined), notes, next actions.

Provide weekly reports: apps submitted, outcomes, upcoming deadlines, and next priorities.

Requirements:

Proven grant research + writing experience (portfolio or wins preferred).

Strong business writing and ability to tailor narratives to different funders.

Excellent organization; deadline-driven with clean documentation habits.

Familiarity with small-business grants and corporate programs (U.S.).

Comfortable collaborating in Google Drive/Docs/Sheets and using email professionally.

Goals & KPIs:

Add 30–60+ qualified grants to the pipeline in the first month.

Submit 8–15 tailored applications per week (depending on complexity).

Maintain 100% on-time submissions and clean status updates.

Compensation:

Hourly or fixed project; performance bonus for awards secured (optional—propose your structure).

Long-term opportunity if results are strong.

How to Apply:

Share 2–3 examples of grants you’ve won or strong applications you’ve written (redact sensitive info).

Briefly outline your research process and how you evaluate eligibility/fit.

Confirm your weekly capacity and proposed compensation.

Notes:

All brand assets, numbers, and documents are confidential.

You’ll receive our brand story, product links, social stats, and prior materials to accelerate drafting.