After reading the chapter a number of aspects of the grant writing process stood out to me. Prior to reading, I had very little knowledge of how the grant proposal writing process went, so this chapter shed some light on the basic process. One big thing I learned was about the team structure and dynamic a proposal writing group has. I knew that there are typically many different people working on the grants, but I did not realize that they all had specialties and specific roles within writing the proposal. Furthermore, I learned that a grant-writing consultant oftentimes is a key role within these writing teams. These consultants act as an external set of eyes and ideas when writing. Another aspect of the grant writing process that was new information to me, was the diversification of the types of grants a company can apply for. There are five categories that usually encompass the different general categories of grants, which include, Operating, Program, Capacity Building, Capitol or Equipment, and Research. It is important when applying for a grant to be well versed in the type of grant that will best fit your needs and what applies to your company.