Startup Grants & Credits Researcher + Application Writer — Find and Win Free Money for AI Startup

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Objective: Secure the maximum amount of free credits, grants, perks, and non-dilutive funding available to our startups — leaving nothing on the table. We want every dollar of free cloud infrastructure, API credits, ad spend, and software we qualify for, and we want every application written in a way that wins. I run two early-stage AI startups (creative marketing tech and healthcare AI) and I need someone who is genuinely good at finding and winning startup credits, grants, and perks — and writing the applications in a way that actually gets approved. I already have a detailed list of programs to start from — so you won't be starting from scratch. But I don't want someone who just works through a list. I want someone who knows where to look beyond it, knows what to say, and knows the tricks — like applying through Google for Startups before applying directly to Anthropic to stack credits, or which programs approve brand new LLCs with zero revenue. Your job is two things: Research every program we qualify for that isn't on the list yet Write applications that get approved — compelling, specific, tailored narratives that explain why we need it and why we qualify Programs already on my radar (so you can show me you know more than this): AWS Activate, Google for Startups Cloud Credits, Anthropic startup credits, OpenAI credits, Meta ad credits, Stripe Atlas perks, Brex/Ramp rewards, SBIR grants If your first response to seeing that list is "oh you're missing X, Y, and Z" — you're the right person. What I need from you: A living tracker: every program, status, amount secured, expiry date, next action Application narratives written in a way that maximizes approval odds — not generic, not copy-paste Proactive research: bring me programs I don't know about every week Organized follow-up on pending applications You don't need my SSN or access to bank accounts. Everything runs on my business EIN and business email which I'll provide. To apply, tell me: What's one startup credit or grant program most people don't know about, and how would you write the application to maximize approval?

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $8.00

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    $15.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Market Research
Grant Application
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    3
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jun 6, 2026
  • NZL
    Auckland10:04 AM
  • $392 total spent
    5 hires, 4 active
  • 38 hours

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