grantee

[ gran-tee, grahn- ]

noun

1. the receiver of a grant.

grantee

/ ɡrɑːnˈtiː /

noun

1. law a person to whom a grant is made

Word History and Origins

Origin of grantee¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; grant, -ee

Example Sentences

Newsom’s office said “a pardon grant recognizes the grantee’s self-development and accountability after conviction,” but does not erase a conviction or seek to minimize the harm caused by the recipient.

From Los Angeles Times

Oklahoma has refused “to comply with the agreed-upon conditions, which are currently in effect as to every other Title X grantee in the nation,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

It is relatively rare for HHS to debar an NIH grantee.

From Science Magazine

It was uncomfortable for her organization, Huang said, in part because they had never been a funder themselves and their relative size and budget could create a power imbalance between them and their grantees.

From Seattle Times

Woodruff’s organization regularly surveys its Got Your 6 members, many of whom are also grantees, to understand the gap between what veterans need and the extent to which local groups can meet those needs.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• beneficiary
• inheritor
• scion
• successor