Grant writing refers to the practice of completing an application processes for funding provided by an institution such as a government department, corporation, foundation or trust. Such application processes are often referred to as either grant

Grant (money)

Grants are funds disbursed by one party , often a Government Department, Corporation, Foundation or Trust, to a recipient, often a nonprofit entity, educational institution, business or an individual. In order to receive a grant, some form of "Grant Writing" often referred to as either a proposal...

 "proposals" or "submissions". Successful grant writing requires a clear understanding of grantsmanship

Grantsmanship

Grantsmanship is the art of acquiring peer-reviewed research funding Grants provide money and other resources to aid and assist organizations in funding and completing projects that benefit the public...

. While the principles and fundamentals of grantsmanship apply broadly, it is important to know the target and to be able to tune the language appropriately.