Grant Application Writer Intern
Required skills
- AI
- grant applications
- funding opportunities
- research skills
- technical concepts
- business narratives
- US federal grants
- state grants
- AI ventures
- SaaS
Nice to have
- SBIR/STTR
- startup ideation
- commercialization
- venture creation
- innovation funding
- funding strategies
Role summary
This is an unpaid internship for an AI Venture Studio seeking a Grant Application Writer Intern. The role involves researching funding opportunities, developing grant proposals for AI ventures, and translating technical concepts into fundable narratives. The intern will support the development, validation, and commercialization of early-stage AI projects. Strong written communication, research skills, and an interest in AI and startups are essential. Familiarity with US government grants is a plus. The position is remote and open to students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates located in the United States.
We are looking for a Grant Application Writer Intern to support an AI Venture Studio developing and validating multiple software-first MVP projects across emerging technology sectors.
This is an ideation- and project-prototyping-focused role, where you will help identify relevant public funding opportunities and develop compelling grant applications to support the development, validation, and commercialization of early-stage AI ventures.
Tasks
- Research US federal, state, and other relevant grant funding opportunities.
- Identify grants aligned with AI, SaaS, etc.
- Analyze eligibility requirements, funding priorities, deadlines, and application criteria.
- Support the preparation of grant proposals, project descriptions, work plans, budgets, and impact statements.
- Translate early-stage MVP concepts into clear, fundable project narratives.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of relevant funding opportunities.
- Collaborate with product, technology, and venture-building teams.
Requirements
Strong written communication and research skills.
Interest in AI, startups, venture building, innovation, and public funding.
Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear business/project narratives.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Familiarity with US government grants (e.g., SBIR/STTR) is a plus, but not required.
Students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates are welcome.
Hands-on experience with AI venture building and MVP development.
Exposure to US grant programs and innovation funding.
Experience developing funding strategies for early-stage technology ventures.
Direct exposure to startup ideation, commercialization, and venture creation.
Important: This is an unpaid internship opportunity, with no academic credit or financial compensation. Candidates must be located in the United States.
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