Give the states considerable say in how the money should be spent.
Ahhh...novanets fun aint it :P block grants
Grants in aid are grants to states to achieve a public project or service. Categorical grants are grants that are given to states for a SPECIFIC PURPOSE. Block grants are given to states for a GENERAL purpose.
All block grants are distributed on a formula basis set by Congress!
Categorical grants refer to money given for a specific purpose that comes with. Congress in 1994 changed many federal grants into block grants.
Grants in aid are grants to states to achieve a public project or service. Categorical grants are grants that are given to states for a SPECIFIC PURPOSE. Block grants are given to states for a GENERAL purpose.
Ronald Reagan
Categorical grants are specific funds provided by the government for a defined purpose or program. Block grants, on the other hand, are broader grants given to states or local governments to be used for a variety of programs within a specific policy area, allowing more flexibility in how the funds are used.
Anthony C. Moretti has written: 'Selected block grants' -- subject(s): Block grants
Block grant - grant awarded for funding a specific purpose Categorical grant - same as a block grant but has more detailed restrictions in how the funding can be used
Nixon
federal grants-in-aid that allow states considerable discretion in how the funds are spent
Yes