"To award the project" means to select or grant the project to a specific person, group, or organization. It is a decision that recognizes them as the chosen party to carry out and complete the project. Full definition
For their Bronze Award project, they chose to help end the suffering of pets. (humanesociety.org)
As a multidisciplinary grantmaker dedicated to fostering a vibrant community, the Center awards Project grants in Performance and Exhibitions & Public Interpretation, twelve annual Fellowships which provide unrestricted grants to individual artists working in all disciplines, and Advancement grants to support high - performing institutions undertaking bold, innovative organizational initiatives. (pcah.us)
In addition the team is closely involved in three major Strategic Award projects funded by the Wellcome Trust: (sanger.ac.uk)