Terminology usage

This page explains key terminology decisions to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with how users understand and engage with our product. It documents word choices we've made based on research

Description	Grants.gov	Simpler.Grants.gov
Research showed that the term "Posted" was unclear to users when describing an opportunity’s status. Testing validated that "Open" is a clearer and more intuitive alternative, especially since it directly contrasts with "Closed." This pairing reinforces a simple and recognizable distinction between available and unavailable opportunities.	Posted	Open
	Floor / Ceiling	Award minimum / Award maximum

Under discussion

• Forecasted. Our research was inconclusive in determining whether this term was the most appropriate choice to refer to an opportunity. We will audit the existing Grants.gov site to determine the change management requirements and the level of risk associated with changing "forecasted" to another term.

Other terms of note:

Word or phrase	What it means
Location	Where the work must be done after winning a grant. It refers to a category of grants, not a real place on a map.