block grant
noun
: an unrestricted grant made by the U.S. federal government to state and local governments to be used at their discretion to pay especially for social services that were formerly paid for through specific federal programs
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In fiscal 2024, the U.S. federal government provided states with over $25 billion in block grants focused on the child care needs of families living in poverty.
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Jackie Mader, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
The government allows subsidies from the block grant program — in the form of vouchers to families — to be used for a variety of options — including both churches and care provided by a family member, friend or neighbor.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
If the Ryan budget goes through, the effects of the conversion of Medicaid to block grants will be felt just as the baby boomers are becoming frail.
—Grover G. Norquist, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2012
Now consider the effect of changing Medicaid to block grants.
—Grover G. Norquist, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2012
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Jackie Mader, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
The government allows subsidies from the block grant program — in the form of vouchers to families — to be used for a variety of options — including both churches and care provided by a family member, friend or neighbor.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
If the Ryan budget goes through, the effects of the conversion of Medicaid to block grants will be felt just as the baby boomers are becoming frail.
—Grover G. Norquist, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2012
Now consider the effect of changing Medicaid to block grants.
—Grover G. Norquist, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2012
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“Block grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20grant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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