For Block Grant we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Advocacy, Fundraising, Government, Grantmaking and Health Care.

Block Grant (Advocacy)

A lump sum of money given to a state or local governing agency based on a formula to be spent in generally eligible areas. Purposes are broadly defined and few restrictions are mandated from the funding source.

Block Grant (Fundraising)

A lump sum of money given to a state or local governing agency based on a formula to be spent in generally eligible areas. Purposes are broadly defined and few restrictions are mandated from the funding source.

Block Grant (Government)

General federal grants for whole areas of public policy; gives the recipient flexibility.

Block Grant (Grantmaking)

A lump sum of money given to a state or local governing agency based on a formula to be spent in generally eligible areas. Purposes are broadly defined and few restrictions are mandated from the funding source.

Block Grant (Health Care)

An intergovernmental transfer of Federal funds to states and local governments for broad purposes such as health, education or community development in general. A block grant holds few requirements for how the money is to be spent, instead offering state and local discretion within general guidelines established by Congress and the executive branch. Annual program plans or applications are normally required. Also see categorical grant or formula grant.

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