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grants-in-aid

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plural of grant-in-aid

as in grants

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The hack has not affected disbursement or eligibility of grants or scholarships administered through the website, according to the department.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
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

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From arena subsidies and homelessness policy to data centers and affordable housing, candidates across the Sacramento region are making statements that could shape voters’ choices.

— Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
In the 2025 draft report obtained by the Herald, FDOT argued that the state’s EV charging network was flourishing, thanks to private market investments, and didn’t need additional government subsidies.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of subsidies

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The deal, however, remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
The Chicago Democrat is majority caucus appropriations leader in the Senate and was instrumental in passing the controversial SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail, in 2021.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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