Grant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012481",
  "term": "Grant",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An assistance agreement that does not substantially involve EPA in the project and where the recipient has the authority and capability to complete all elements of the program (does not include fellowships). (40 CFR Part 30). Note: The primary difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement is the level of U.S. government involvement in the project.\n\n2. An award of Financial assistance, including cooperative agreements, in the form of money, or property in lieu of money, by the Federal government to an eligible grantee. The term does not include technical assistance which provides services instead of money, or other assistance in the form of revenue sharing, loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies, insurance, or direct appropriations. Also, the term does not include assistance, such as a fellowship or other lump sum award, which the grantee is not required to account for. (40 CFR Part 31)",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Great Lakes: Quality Management Training - Quality Glossary",
    "Grants and Debarment Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/grant/"
}