Grant Writer & Funding Researcher — Small Business Loans & Grants (Veteran-Owned Firm)

We are a veteran-owned M&A advisory firm specializing in professional services transitions, succession planning, and recruiting. We are an early-stage company with established tax returns, active clients, and documented transactions. We're now at the right moment to pursue non-dilutive funding: grants, small business loans, and financing programs available to businesses like ours. The Project We're looking for an experienced grant writer and funding researcher to help us identify and prioritize funding opportunities, and develop compelling applications for the most viable ones. Phase 1 — Research & Ranking (Paid Discovery Project) Identify grants, SBA loans, federal/state/local programs, and private funding opportunities for which EPP qualifies, with emphasis on: Veteran-owned small business programs (VOSB/SDV), Professional services or consulting firm grants, Ohio-based and regional small business funding, Startup-stage funding for firms with revenue and clients but limited operating history. Rank each opportunity by likelihood of award based on our profile (veteran-owned, professional services, startup stage, existing revenue) Deliver a prioritized funding matrix with deadlines, award amounts, eligibility summary, and your confidence assessment Phase 2 — Applications (Based on Phase 1 Results) Write and submit applications for the highest-probability opportunities identified Coordinate with our team to gather supporting documentation Track submissions and deadlines Ideal Candidate Proven track record researching and securing grants or loans for small businesses, professional service firms, or veteran-owned businesses Familiarity with SBA programs (7(a), SBIR, VBOC, etc.), federal contractor set-asides, and state-level small business programs Ability to assess and clearly communicate likelihood of award — we want honest rankings, not a spray-and-pray list Strong writing skills; experience translating a company's narrative into compelling grant language Organized and communicative; can work with a small, fast-moving team To Apply, Please Include: Examples of grants or funding programs you've successfully identified and/or secured for clients in professional services or veteran-owned businesses Your approach to ranking/prioritizing opportunities — how do you assess fit and likelihood? Your rate for the Phase 1 research and ranking deliverable (flat fee preferred) Any questions you have about EPP before scoping the work Budget: Open — please propose based on scope. We're interested in a flat fee for Phase 1 and will discuss Phase 2 separately. Timeline: Looking to begin ASAP Apply tot his job Apply To this Job