Grant Writer Intern

Grant Writer Intern

Remote | Anywhere in Canada

Internship: 4–12 Months (Flexible)

Do you love research, writing, and crafting compelling stories that lead to real‑world impact? Join our team as a Grant Writer Intern and help secure funding that supports entrepreneurship, economic development, and small‑ and mid‑sized businesses across Canada.

At CCIB, we’re dedicated to strengthening and enhancing a prosperous Indigenous economy by fostering business relationships, opportunities, and awareness. As a national Indigenous, non-partisan association, we champion inclusivity and innovation.

This role is ideal for a 3rd or 4th year student who wants hands‑on experience in grant writing, research, and business development within a mission‑driven non‑profit organization.

This opportunity is available to current Ontario‑based university students.

What You’ll Do

• Research and track grant and funding opportunities
• Draft grant proposals, letters of intent, and applications
• Align program outcomes with funder priorities and criteria
• Support budgets, logic models, and impact reporting
• Conduct research on economic development and SMB trends
• Gather data, success stories, and documentation for proposals
• Maintain organized records of applications and outcomes

What You Bring

• 3rd or 4th year student in Communications, Business, Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline management
• Ability to synthesize complex information clearly
• Interest in non‑profit work, entrepreneurship, and community development

Nice to Have

• Research or policy analysis experience
• Familiarity with impact metrics or reporting
• Previous non‑profit, internship, or volunteer experience

What We Offer

• Hands‑on grant writing experience
• Exposure to funding strategies supporting SMBs
• Meaningful work with measurable community impact
• Flexible, remote, and supportive work environment

Ready to turn strong writing into real funding impact? Apply today and help power programs that support business growth and communities.

CCIB is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know in advance. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates and all other qualified individuals.

Take the next step in your career and join CCIB—where your work will have a lasting impact. Apply today!

Learn more about us at www.ccib.ca.

Note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship will be considered.