grantee

noun

grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made

Examples of grantee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Individual grants will be dispersed in amounts from $50,000 to $150,000 and will be used to by the grantees to as capital to support restoration projects, increase organizational capacity, fund the development of preservation plans, and increase education programing. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 18 July 2024 Earlier in 2024, the Trans Possibilities Intensive was announced as a grantee from the Jerome Foundation. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 July 2024 New Voices grantees will also have their work showcased and participate in events during NewFest. The Deadline Team, Deadline, 15 July 2024 Driving the news: The local arts organization recently announced the first wave of grantees receiving funding under the 2024 Public Art for Neighborhoods grant program and the 2024 Public Art for All grant program. Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grantee 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grantee was in the 15th century

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“Grantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grantee. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee grant-ˈē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made

Legal Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made
specifically : one to whom a grant by deed is made

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