grant-making
[/ɡrænt ˈmeɪkɪŋ/]
noun
concessão de bolsas/subvenções
1. The process or activity of distributing grants (financial aid or awards) to individuals, organizations, or institutions
The foundation's grant-making process is rigorous and competitive.
O processo de concessão de bolsas da fundação é rigoroso e competitivo.
2. The institutional practice or function of awarding funding for research, education, charitable purposes, or other specific goals
Grant-making has become a crucial tool for supporting scientific research.
A concessão de subvenções tornou-se uma ferramenta crucial para apoiar pesquisa científica.
Grant-making is a significant practice in both US and Brazilian philanthropic sectors. In the USA, it's central to the nonprofit and educational ecosystem, particularly through foundations and government agencies like NIH and NSF. In Brazil, grant-making by CAPES, CNPq, and FAPESP is essential for funding research and higher education. The term often appears in formal institutional documentation and academic discussions about research funding.
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