Glossary

Broad Agency Announcement

In philanthropic terms, the donee or grantee receiving funds from a foundation or corporate giving program is the beneficiary, although society may benefit as well.

A grant that the state or federal government allocates to a fund a specific need (for example, the federal government will allocate $2 million in a block grant to schools that provide after-school care for children).

Sections of a proposal applicable to a variety of requests; e.g., organizational descriptions, professional resumes, etc.; often maintained by organizations submitting numerous proposals in order to reduce preparation time.

The financial plan for your grant, itemized to show beakdown of both income and expenses. Graphical representation can be helpful in presenting this information clearly.