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