Subaward
/ˈsʌbˌɔːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A secondary contract or agreement through which a prime contractor delegates obligations or funding to a third party to perform part of the work under a primary contract.
The university issued a subaward to the research institute to conduct a portion of the federally funded project.
Forms
- subaward
- subawards
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Commentary
Use 'subaward' specifically to denote a secondary award under a primary grant or contract, distinguishing it from a subcontract that relates to contract law more broadly.
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