grant–in–aid

noun \ˌgrant-^ən-ˈād\

plural grants–in–aid \ˌgran(t)s-^ən-ˈād\

Definition of GRANT-IN-AID

: a grant or subsidy for public funds paid by a central to a local government in aid of a public undertaking

: a grant or subsidy to a school or individual for an educational or artistic project

1851

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