Yes, this sounds right! If you approach it with the mindset of "let's free this person up for a while and see if this helps them do something cool" then you're

Yes, this sounds right! If you approach it with the mindset of "let's free this person up for a while and see if this helps them do something cool" then you're more likely to be happy with the outcome. This is not a job, after all, which would allow you to get a measurable or specific outcome - it's a grant!