grantee

noun

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

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This allows collaboratives like the CARE Fund to bring funders and grantees together to assess needs and develop strategy. Tom Chiodo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Contractors, vendors and grantees who work with state agencies must follow the same restrictions, and are barred from storing the data. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 Nonprofit organizations like the Center for Independent Documentary and the International Documentary Association (IDA) typically assist NEH grantees by offering logistical support on projects. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025 These new grants are a departure from previous years when the foundation supported more grantees with less money. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grantee

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 May. 2025.

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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