Thesaurus results for BLOCK GRANT

block grant

noun

Definition of block grant

as in assistance

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Recent Examples of block grant In California, measures to unlock some federal block grant dollars for new housing in big cities could be particularly significant. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for block grant

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Noun

Haaland, a citizen of Laguna Pueblo in west-central New Mexico, once relied on government assistance as a single mother.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Dozens of people were convicted in connection with a sprawling, $250-million children’s food assistance scheme that predated this administration, though more charges have been announced in recent months.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

Mubarak Bekheit, an aid worker in Darfur, told the AP by phone on Wednesday that many people remained missing and some bodies had yet to be recovered from homes in the area after the strike hit a civilian neighborhood.

— YASSIR ABDALLA, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
In the primary, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee courted Ford for a possible endorsement but ultimately found policy differences with him, Ford said, including his declining to support unconditional military aid to Israel.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

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Researchers pursuing large grants need help preparing proposals, managing awards, navigating compliance requirements and coordinating with other institutions.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Researchers Anna Rising and Benjamin Schmuck, who earlier this year received a grant of EUR 200,000 from H&M Foundation, are now working to produce fibers and yarn from protein for textile tests.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

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