Types of Federal Grants
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What are categorical grants?

  • Money can only be used for a very specific purpose (correct)
  • Funds given for everyday functions
  • Grants made for large scale projects
  • Funds given without restrictions
  • What are block grants?

  • Grants made for specific medical projects
  • Funds given by the federal government to states without restrictions (correct)
  • Money can only be used for a very specific purpose
  • Funds given for everyday functions
  • What are project grants?

  • Money for a specific purpose defined by the federal government
  • Regular funds for everyday operations
  • Made to states, localities, and sometimes private agencies that apply for them (correct)
  • Funds given by the federal government to states without restrictions
  • What are grants in aid?

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    Types of Federal Grants

    • Categorical Grants
      • Funds allocated for narrowly defined purposes, ensuring that expenditures are utilized for specific programs or projects.
    • Block Grants
      • Unrestricted funds provided to states, granting flexibility in how the money can be spent, promoting autonomy in local governance.
    • Project Grants
      • Competitive funding awarded to entities including states, local governments, and private agencies for specific projects, often within fields like healthcare or education.
    • Grants in Aid
      • Financial support from the federal government to state and local governments to assist in funding everyday functions and specific programs.

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    This quiz covers various types of federal grants, including categorical grants, block grants, project grants, and grants in aid. Test your understanding of how these grants function and their specific purposes. Enhance your knowledge on federal funding mechanisms.

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