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grant-in-aid
[ grant-in-eyd, grahnt- ]
noun
- a subsidy furnished by a central government to a local one to help finance a public project, as the construction of a highway or school.
- a financial subsidy given to an individual or institution for research, educational, or cultural purposes.
grant-in-aid
noun
- a sum of money granted by one government to a lower level of government or to a dependency for a programme, etc
- education a grant provided by the central government or local education authority to ensure consistent standards in buildings and other facilities
Word History and Origins
Origin of grant-in-aid1
Example Sentences
The amount owed to each athlete would be the half of the sport’s total revenue minus the team’s total student grant-in-aid package divided by the number of players.
Coach Kevin Willard announced Thursday that Smith had signed a grant-in-aid offer.
The bill would amend the National Labor Relations Act to define college athletes who receive direct grant-in-aid from their schools as employees.
The Blue Raiders announced that King signed his grant-in-aid Wednesday.
Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz, who introduced the bill, said the process would be similar to the county’s existing grant-in-aid program, but would place greater emphasis on stated objectives before awarding funds.
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