Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

award-a-grant

verb
/əˈwɔrd ə ɡrænt/
Definition
To provide funding or a financial gift to an individual or organization for a specific purpose.
Examples
  • The foundation decided to award a grant to the local school for its art program.
  • After careful review, the committee voted to award a grant to several community organizations.
  • She worked hard on her application to award a grant for her innovative project.
Meaning
The term refers to the process of giving a grant, which is typically awarded based on certain criteria and used to support projects, research, or other initiatives.
Synonyms
  • grant
  • fund
  • subsidize
  • support
  • finance