OPTRA Labs Guide
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Glossary of Grant Terms

Last reviewed: April 2026

This glossary is designed to reduce ambiguity in internal drafting and client conversations. Definitions are written in practical language and should not be treated as formal legal definitions unless the official scheme wording says so.

Common terms

StageDescription
Co-fundingA funding model where the business bears part of the cost and grant support covers only a portion of eligible expenditure.
Eligible costA cost category the scheme may support, subject to rules, timing, and evidence.
ClaimThe reimbursement stage where the applicant submits evidence for approved and completed work.
ClarificationA follow-up request seeking more detail or explanation after submission.
Change requestA request to document and seek approval for material changes in scope, budget, timeline, or delivery arrangement.
Pre-approved solutionA solution or vendor pathway already recognised under a scheme or programme route, subject to live conditions.

Important note

Note: Where a term has a scheme-specific definition on the live official page or portal, that live wording should take precedence.

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