block grant

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Recent Examples of block grant 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 Both are funded with FY26 dollars, but the block grant is privately funded. Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for block grant
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Noun
  • Over the last four years, the Clark County Coroner’s Office, with the assistance of police and the FBI, has leveraged several types of technology trying to crack the cold case.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Residents with storm damage are being asked to call 311 to request cleanup assistance and help officials document the extent of the damage.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The City of Fort Worth is also working with the aid organization to help meet residents’ needs.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Wrongful death claim Ortiz failed to stop and render aid, the suit said, driving away from the scene.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • His government has implemented policies that slow energy permitting and development, canceled billions in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects and spent nearly $4 billion to buy back leases to stop offshore wind projects.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Companies already offer access to equity grants, restricted stock units, profit-sharing, and stock options.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Block grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block%20grant. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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