Subrecipient
/ˌsʌb.rɪˈsaɪp.i.ənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity receiving funds or benefits from a recipient of a grant or contract to carry out part of the project or program.
The subrecipient must comply with all reporting requirements imposed by the primary grant recipient.
Forms
- subrecipient
- subrecipients
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Commentary
The term is often used in federal grant law to distinguish entities that receive funds indirectly from a prime recipient versus direct recipients.
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