block grant

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a grant of money given for a general purpose

grantADJECTIVE + grant

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block

Examples (10)

  • The federal government provides a block grant to states for education programs.
  • Local authorities receive an annual block grant for community services.
  • Congress approved a large block grant for healthcare initiatives.
  • The block grant allows flexibility in how funds are allocated.
  • States prefer block grants over categorical funding programs.
  • The government awarded a substantial block grant for infrastructure development.
  • Social services are funded through a comprehensive block grant system.
  • The city applied for a block grant to support housing projects.
  • Federal block grants give states more control over spending priorities.
  • The block grant program was designed to reduce administrative costs.