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grant of aid

[/ɡrænt əv eɪd/]
nounpl: grants of aid
concessão de auxílio
1. A formal allocation of financial assistance or resources provided by a government, organization, or institution to an individual or entity, typically without the requirement of repayment
The university received a grant of aid from the federal government to support research programs.
A universidade recebeu uma concessão de auxílio do governo federal para apoiar programas de pesquisa.
2. Financial support given to students to help pay for education expenses
She qualified for a grant of aid to cover her tuition costs.
Ela se qualificou para uma concessão de auxílio para cobrir seus custos de matrícula.
Synonyms
financial aidsubsidysubventionawardassistancefunding
Antonyms
loandebtchargefee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concessão de auxílio
Most common usage in formal contexts
Brazil
bolsa de ajuda
Often used in educational contexts
Portugal
concessão de subsídio
Formal administrative term
Portugal
ajuda financeira
More general usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

aid and abet
financial assistance
charitable giving
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