Grant-forward could refer to a number of synonyms, such as award, bestow, present, give, donate, hand out, confer, endow, or gift. Each of these words imply giving something, whether it be a physical item or an intangible benefit. An award is an acknowledgement of achievement or merit, while bestow implies a more formal giving of a gift or title. Present is a more general term that can cover a variety of gifts, while donate and give tend to suggest a selfless, charitable act. Hand out and confer both imply a formal presentation of something, while endow and gift suggest a more thoughtful, intentional giving.