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 While the strategy is not fleshed out, the new faith and bridge-building effort, Bhargava said, will support in the mold of current grantees the Heartland Fund, which supports advocacy in rural areas, and the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation, a network of faith and community organizations. Alex Daniels Of The Chronicle Of Philanthropy, Chronicle Of Philanthropy, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024 Here's why land in Phoenix is scarce for the growers Tracking project results could drive policy The irrigation districts are three of dozens of grantees that last year received funds from WIFA for water conservation. The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024 The foundation’s website, which has added details about its operations in recent months, lists more than a dozen grantees including organizations to defend media and democracy. Tara Patel, Fortune Europe, 19 Dec. 2023 The foundation has distributed $97 million to grantees in 28 markets. The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2024 And then to have our grantees there too has just been a bonus. Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024 Operational excellence enables the foundation to manage resources effectively, engage with grantees and partners efficiently, and measure the impact of its programs accurately. Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 The Black Freedom Fund, which was founded in 2021 to fund Black community organizations in California, has started a legal defense fund for its grantees for precisely that reason. Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024 The quitclaim — a form used to transfer a claim on property from one party to another — was prepared in Florida by McManaman on Dec. 5, 2022, and listed herself and her father, Delroy Chambers Sr., as the grantee, according to the report. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 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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