Definition of Grant

Definition:

An award of financial assistance in the form of money, or property in lieu of money, by a funding agency. The grant is usually advertised through an RFA.

The grantee is required to account for spending the money in the manner specified by the grantor.

Related Terms:

RFA (Request for Application
Contract
Loan

Related Information:

Grants
Financing a Small Business
Government Contracts

Related Books:

2003 Guide to Federal Grants and Government Assistance to Small Business
Grant Writing: Strategies for Developing Winning Proposals
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