Direct Grants

Direct Grants are straightforward funding mechanisms where a certain amount of money is awarded to projects or individuals to support specific endeavors. Recipients are often expected to meet certain milestones or deliverables​. Funding amounts are predetermined and awarded based on grantors' criteria. - Intro to Direct Grants

Direct grants are the simplest form of funding, and have the least community involvement. They are well suited to small grant programs, and offer clear terms for how funding is disbursed.

See "Intro to Direct Grants" for a full overview and comparison to QF.