What does taxable grant mean

[emmanuelt93]

this is for unemployment

[Hal_Al]

It means you must report it as taxable income, on your tax return.  For more specific advice, please clarify your situation (unemployment compensation is not usually reported as a "taxable grant"). 

[MayaD]

Taxable grants (Box 6). Grants of $600 or more are reported in this box and include:

• Grants for subsidized energy financing.
• Grants for projects that produce or conserve energy.
• Taxable grants administered by an Indian tribal government.

For more information please check: Instructions for Form 1099-G