He has not provided any new grants. These are still existing grants created by President Bush.
Reagan used block grants instead of categorial grants to limit the amount of restrictions that the Federal government put on the State governments, or to decrease the power of the Federal government, and increase the powers of the State governments.
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
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
federal grants-in-aid that allow states considerable discretion in how the funds are spent
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.