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In some senses, grant is marked as slang, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
large, substantial | small
full
She received a full grant to study medicine at university.
annual
capital, lump-sum, purchase
The government offered her a lump-sum grant to help start her own business.
maintenance
emergency
The government provided emergency grants to families who lost their homes in the flood.
discretionary | mandatory | student
project, research
The university awarded her a generous grant to fund her biology project.
clothing, conservation, (home) improvement, land, maternity, renovation, training, etc. | Arts Council, EU, government, local authority, etc.
VERB + GRANT
apply for
be eligible for, qualify for
Students who qualify for a housing grant can receive money to help pay their rent.
get, obtain, receive
Students who study environmental science can receive a grant to help pay for their education.
award (sb), give sb, make (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with)
The university offered her a grant to study marine biology abroad.
refuse sb
cut
The government cut the research grant because of the economic crisis.
PREP
~ for
She received a government grant for her research into renewable energy.
~ from
The university received a generous grant from the government to fund their new science building.
ADV
expressly, specifically
The school specifically granted permission for students to leave early on Friday.
effectively
The new policy effectively grants employees the right to work from home two days a week.
VERB + GRANT
agree to, decide to
refuse to
The bank refused to grant the loan because of his poor credit history.
be willing to