Grant facts for kids

Grant is a word with many meanings! It can be a name, a place, or even a type of money given for a special purpose. This article will help you learn about the different things "Grant" can refer to.

Places Named Grant

Many towns, cities, and landmarks across the world are named Grant. Often, these places are named after important people or families.

Places in the United States

The United States has many places named Grant. Here are a few examples:

• Grant, Alabama
• Grant, Colorado
• Grant, Iowa
• Grant, Michigan
• Grant, Minnesota
• Grant, Nebraska
• Grant, Ohio, a small community
• There are also six towns named Grant in Wisconsin.
• Grant City, Missouri
• Grant Lake, a lake in Minnesota
• Grant Park (Chicago), a large park in Chicago, Illinois.
• Grants, New Mexico
• The U.S. Grant Bridge crosses the Ohio River.
• The General Grant National Memorial, also known as Grant's Tomb, is a famous monument in New York City. It is the final resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, a famous American general and president.

Places in the United Kingdom

• Castle Grant is an old castle located in Scotland.

Places in India

• Jolly Grant Airport is an airport located in Dehradun, India.

What is a Grant (Money)?

A "grant" can also mean money that is given to someone or an organization for a specific reason. This money usually doesn't need to be paid back.

• Grants for projects: Governments, businesses, or special foundations often give grants to support projects that help the community. For example, a grant might be given to a school for new computers or to a scientist for research. These grants often have rules about how the money must be used.

People Named Grant

Grant is a common name for people. It can be a first name or a last name. One of the most famous people with the name Grant was Ulysses S. Grant. He was a very important general during the American Civil War and later became the 18th President of the United States.

Related Places

• Grant County: Many counties in the United States are named Grant County.

See also

In Spanish: Grant para niños