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Recent Examples of block grant
In May, the Trump administration put forward a budget proposal that would eliminate funding for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program entirely, instead replacing it with a block grant that schools could choose to use for homeless students.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2025
Shrinking resources for assistance LIHEAP, created in 1981, provides funding to states as block grants to help low-income families pay their utility bills.
—Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 8 Nov. 2025
The project is being funded in part by a community development block grant of $355,500 and a grant from KABOOM!
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Earlier in the summer, disagreements emerged over the rollout of the disaster aid block grant.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2025
Shrinking resources for assistance LIHEAP, created in 1981, provides funding to states as block grants to help low-income families pay their utility bills.
—Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 8 Nov. 2025
The project is being funded in part by a community development block grant of $355,500 and a grant from KABOOM!
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Earlier in the summer, disagreements emerged over the rollout of the disaster aid block grant.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for block grant
Noun
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The outlet also said the plan represents a shift away from long-standing import subsidies toward direct assistance for citizens.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to the firm, its robots provide interactive assistance, handling routine inquiries with a warm, human-like presence and expressive body language.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Not only do these packing cubes from BAGSMART aid in organization, but the compression technology works wonders to cut down on bulk.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Good Samaritans called 911 and aid was given to Jaramillo before he was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The grants would come in the form of refundable tax credits.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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And for the first time, an $806,875 advance on the primary grant would be available immediately upon qualifying, as Stewart did Wednesday.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Block grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block%20grant. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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