grant – n. amount of money provided by a government or organization for a special purpose
academic – adj. related to subjects involving thinking and studying and not technical or practical skills
application – n. official request for something
strategy – n. plan used to achieve something
network – n. system or group of connected parts
tackle – v. try to deal with something difficult
access – n. way of being able to use or get something
deserve – v. do something or show qualities worthy of something