grantee

noun

grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made

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For example, Thomas sites Lindsey’s Hospitality House in Little Rock, Ark, a 2023 grantee, that tapped its grant to build a new outdoor dining area, increase seating and establish a vibrant community space. Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The project received support through Pop Culture Collaborative and Allied Media Projects’ Becoming America project, with Rocero named as a 2024 Trans Futurist grantee. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025 The grants will be distributed through the OMYF in five ways this season; a summer grant cycle, a winter grant cycle, microgrants, the Linda Landman Gonzalez Leadership Grant and through various professional development for grantees. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 Some Head Start grantees' sites are already close to capacity, meaning the options for families in terms of locations that have available spots are narrower. Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grantee

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grantee was in the 15th century

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“Grantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grantee. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee grant-ˈē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made

Legal Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made
specifically : one to whom a grant by deed is made

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