If you are an applicant for a grant the following glossary of terms can help you to better understand the grants process.

A–D | E–L | M–O | P–S | T–Z

Museum Arts Queensland accepts the Museums Australia definition of a museum as an organisation that "helps people understand the world by using objects and ideas to interpret the past and present and explore the future. A museum preserves and researches collections, and/or makes objects and information accessible in actual and virtual environments. Museums are established in the public interest as permanent, not-for-profit organisations that contribute long-term to communities". Museums may be designated by many names, including gallery and keeping place, and may include a range of other organisations that preserve and present tangible and intangible heritage resources for the public good. See www.museumsaustralia.org.au for the full definition, which includes galleries and keeping places.

Not-for-Profit means that the articles of a legally constituted not-for-profit arts organisation state that profits or surpluses must be used to further the organisation's artistic objectives. Any profits or surpluses must not be distributed to owners, members or any other individual or group of individuals. The articles should also make provision for the transfer of assets to a similar organisation should they cease operations.

Older person: a person over 55 years of age.

Outcome Report (see also Acquittal) Outcomes are the results of your activities. The Outcome Report describes your achievements. The Outcome Report is sent to Arts Queensland up to four weeks after the project is finished. Your Outcome Report explains the outcomes of the project and how the grant money was spent.