grantmaking

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noun

The discretionary awarding of grants (especially by a large foundation or other organization as a form or organized philanthropy).

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Meanings

noungrantmaking (uncountable)
  1. USuncountableThe discretionary awarding of grants (especially by a large foundation or other organization as a form or organized philanthropy).

Origin

From grant + making.

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APA

grantmaking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grantmaking

MLA

“grantmaking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grantmaking. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “grantmaking,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grantmaking.

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