Function

• A job in grant writing means that you write the required proposals for all grants a company is seeking to obtain in order to continue research efforts or fund a non-profit organization. Much of the organizations ability to stay in business depends on grant funds.
  
  

Writing

• Spectacular writing skills are a must. Grants are hard to obtain, so you must be able to clearly convey the necessary information on a grant proposal. You must convey in a clear and concise manner the project the applicant wants to use the funds for.
  
  

Research

• Grant writing involves researching potential grants and the organizations that provide them to find those most likely to award funds to the organization you work for. You also need to research trends in the grant provision field.
  
  

Organization

• A grant writer must have great organization skills in order to keep up with application deadlines and to be sure to follow-up on the applications submitted.
  
  

Communication

• Grant writing requires constant communication with the grant providers. You must keep them apprised of how your company is using the funds and progress made.