Donations vs. Grants

1.Donations and grants are forms of giving something like cash, services, and goods that can be a benefit for people who are in need.

2.A donation is given by anyone usually for charitable purposes and to benefit a cause while grants are funds given by a specific party, particularly the government, corporations, foundations, educational institutions, businesses, or an individual.

3.Grants undergo different processes before they are approved. It requires approved grant writing before goods or services are given while donations can just be asked directly of someone or to a specific institute. Without a letter of request, donations may or may not be given.

4.Donations are given wholeheartedly while grants usually need to be asked for before it is given.
Grants are usually given by the government for specific purposes while donations are given voluntarily without any requirements.

Grant (Verb)= give the right to/ let have/ give the opportunity to or permission to