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grant-in-aid

[ grant-in-eyd, grahnt- ]

noun

plural grants-in-aid.
  1. 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.
  2. a financial subsidy given to an individual or institution for research, educational, or cultural purposes.


grant-in-aid

noun

  1. a sum of money granted by one government to a lower level of government or to a dependency for a programme, etc
  2. education a grant provided by the central government or local education authority to ensure consistent standards in buildings and other facilities
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of grant-in-aid1

First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences

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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.

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Coach Kevin Willard announced Thursday that Smith had signed a grant-in-aid offer.

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The bill would amend the National Labor Relations Act to define college athletes who receive direct grant-in-aid from their schools as employees.

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The Blue Raiders announced that King signed his grant-in-aid Wednesday.

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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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