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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jeff Horseman,
Oc Register,
5 May 2026
Both are funded with FY26 dollars, but the block grant is privately funded.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for block grant
Noun
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Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need.
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For instance, in addition to covering repairs, Endurance plans come with perks like 24/7 roadside assistance, windshield repair, fob replacement and rental car reimbursement.
Noun
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The Real Cost of Waiting Only one in four adults who could benefit from a hearing aid has ever used one, and the average person waits nine years after a diagnosis before doing anything about it.
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Most people who could benefit from a hearing aid have never used one.
Noun
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Last month, the garden celebrated its 30th anniversary and received a sizable grant from City Council member Eunisses Hernandez’s first-district office.
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Adults juggling classes and full-time jobs or family responsibilities may need to rely more heavily on grants, employer tuition assistance and private student loans from lenders who accept part-time students.
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“Block grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block%20grant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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