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Recent Examples of block grant
Earlier in the summer, disagreements emerged over the rollout of the disaster aid block grant.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
States would have to set up their own recovery programs and to coordinate with each federal agency if they were given block grants in lieu of FEMA involvement.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Trump also wants to consolidate federal housing aid, which includes programs such as Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing, into block grants — or finite amounts of money that states would administer.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
Other Differences in Bills The House takes Title I, II, III, and IV funds into state block grants based on the total student population (excluding the disabled and low-income populations) and allows students to use these funds for private schools.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
States would have to set up their own recovery programs and to coordinate with each federal agency if they were given block grants in lieu of FEMA involvement.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Trump also wants to consolidate federal housing aid, which includes programs such as Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing, into block grants — or finite amounts of money that states would administer.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
Other Differences in Bills The House takes Title I, II, III, and IV funds into state block grants based on the total student population (excluding the disabled and low-income populations) and allows students to use these funds for private schools.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 June 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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