Grant Research VA for Pet Product

• Identify federal SBIR/STTR programs relevant to pet products, enzyme/chemical formulation, or applied consumer R&D • Research state-level small business innovation grants (Georgia-based entity — prioritize Georgia Research Alliance and Georgia state SBIR matching programs) • For each program, document: eligibility criteria, deadlines, award size, required documentation, application complexity, and whether independent inventors/single-founder companies qualify • Flag any programs requiring university/research-institution affiliation (may disqualify without a partner) • Build a tracking sheet (Google Sheets or Airtable) ranked by fit and deadline urgency • Weekly summary of new/upcoming opportunities Requirements: • Strong research and written English skills • Experience with grant databases, SBIR.gov, or small business funding research preferred • Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight after onboarding • Deliverables clean and structured — no narrative fluff Not in scope: writing or submitting applications — research and tracking only. Please include: relevant research experience, weekly availability, and one example of a funding database or research project built previously.