O.C.G.A. § 28-5-121: Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Grant” means any line item appropriation of funds that will be disbursed for a public purpose of which such amount, purpose, and recipient is not identified in the appropriations Act. For the purposes of this Code section, “grant” shall not include:

(A) Disbursements made pursuant to the Quality Basic Education formula;

(B) Disbursements made pursuant to the board of regents funding formula;

(C) Any grant, by law, which is apportioned entirely by formula;

(D) Common object classes excluding per diem, fees, and contracts;

(E) Disbursements made through the Governor’s Emergency Fund; or

(F) Any disbursements made pursuant to an emergency.

(2) “State agency” means any department, agency, bureau, commission, or like unit of organization of state government and any state authority.