Synonyms of block grant

block grant

noun

as in assistance

Related Words

• assistance
• aid
• grant
• state aid
• subsidy
• allocation
• grant-in-aid
• annuity
• foreign aid
• trust fund
• appropriation
• entitlement
• set-aside
• benefit
• relief
• allotment
• subvention
• advance
• legacy
• allowance
• stipend
• endowment
• fund
• bequest
• trust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of block grant

An earlier Senate bill had permanently authorized block grant recovery funds, a change intended to ensure that funding requests aren’t needed after every disaster. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

Under pressure from the Office of the Legislative Auditor, the Minnesota Department of Human Services declined to continue backing the two programs with a federal mental health block grant without first opening contracting opportunities to other providers through a competitive application process. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026

Every block grant, procurement cycle and appropriations process is an opportunity to put that north star to work, yet most governments are leaving it on the table. — Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

His plan is to make cuts to health research, K-12 and higher education, renewable energy and climate grants, a low-income housing energy program, and community development block grants. — Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026