an award made in support of a scientific research project proposed by an appropriately qualified investigator consistent with the sponsor's aims

an award made in support of a scientific research project within an Australian Institution proposed by an appropriately qualified investigator

Any grant that is given (or applied for) in connection with a specifically defined piece of work or production, i.e. over and above an organisationâ€(tm)s regular ongoing programme of work. From the grant-makerâ€(tm)s point of view, it is likely to be either a one-off or else given in the expectation that the assisted organisation will be able in due course to demonstrate that there has been some identifiable added value.

Funds given to an agency to support a specific, well-defined, often short-term project or set of activities designed to address a specific need or achieve a specific goal.