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Give the states considerable say in how the money should be spent.

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Which type of federal grants are made for broad areas such as healthcare?

Ahhh...novanets fun aint it :P block grants


What are grants in aid categorical grant and 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.


When are all block grants distributed?

All block grants are distributed on a formula basis set by Congress!


7-What are categorical grants and block grants What are the differences and why do they matter in federalism?

Categorical grants refer to money given for a specific purpose that comes with. Congress in 1994 changed many federal grants into block grants.


What are grants-in-aid categorical grants and 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.


Who merged many categorical grants into block grants?

Ronald Reagan


What is the difference between categorical and block grants?

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.


What has the author Anthony C Moretti written?

Anthony C. Moretti has written: 'Selected block grants' -- subject(s): Block grants


Categorical grants and block grants are?

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


Block grants were created by which President?

Nixon


block grants?

federal grants-in-aid that allow states considerable discretion in how the funds are spent


Did Ronald Reagan impose block grants?

Yes