regranted

Regranted is a term used in various contexts, most commonly in finance and grant-making, to describe the act of a recipient of funds, resources, or rights reassigning or reallocating those to another party. This process typically occurs when the original recipient, often referred to as a grantor or intermediary, is authorized to distribute funds or privileges further.

In the realm of philanthropy and government funding, a regranting organization receives a substantial sum from a primary funder, such as a foundation or a government agency. This organization then uses its expertise and network to identify smaller, often more specialized, initiatives or organizations that align with the primary funder's goals. The regranting entity then distributes portions of the original grant to these sub-grantees. This model is frequently employed to streamline the grant-making process, reach a broader range of smaller organizations, and leverage the specialized knowledge of the regranting body.

The term can also appear in legal or contractual agreements. For instance, a company might be granted a license to use a patent, and then subsequently regrant a portion of that license to another entity, subject to the terms of the original agreement. This allows for wider dissemination or utilization of the licensed asset. In essence, regranting involves a chain of distribution where the initial recipient acts as an intermediary to pass on benefits or permissions to others. The specific conditions and approvals required for regranting are always dictated by the original grant or agreement.