Block Grants
/ˈblɒk ˌɡrænts/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of federal financial aid awarded to state or local governments with broad discretion on how the funds are spent.
The state used block grants to finance various social welfare programs according to its priorities.
- (n.) Funds provided by the federal government to states or municipalities in a lump sum with few restrictions compared to categorical grants.
Block grants simplify the funding process by allowing recipients to allocate resources more flexibly.
Forms
- block grants
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Commentary
Block grants contrast with categorical grants by offering broader discretion to recipients, which legal drafters should note for regulatory and oversight implications.
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