Glossary of Commonly Used Grant Terms
There are currently 5 Terms in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Beneficiary
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.
Block Grant
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).
Boilerplate
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.