Etymograph

English

grantmaking

From grant + making.

A compound of grant + making

Old French granter

Anglo-Norman granter

Middle English granten

English grant

Old English macung

Middle English making

English making

Today it means

noun The discretionary awarding of grants (especially by a large foundation or other organization as a form or organized philanthropy).

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / grantmaking