It was confirmed by tezos grant recipients you can... @QuipTalk

Answer: Yes, it is confirmed that Tezos grant recipients can choose to be paid in either US Dollars ($USD) or Tezos (XTZ). This is possible because Tezos grants are funded in XTZ, but recipients can choose to receive their payments in either currency. This allows recipients to choose the currency that works best for their needs, whether it be for trading, investing, or just spending.

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