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Recent Examples of block grant
Funding for the initiative comes from the U.S. Department of Energy, through a block grant that was part of the federal government’s 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Under this plan, agreements for the small states block grant could be executed by June 30 if finalized by Friday.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
The House bill similarly adds early childhood funds to state block grants.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The administration has also attempted to block grants and reduce funding for research institutions.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Under this plan, agreements for the small states block grant could be executed by June 30 if finalized by Friday.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
The House bill similarly adds early childhood funds to state block grants.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The administration has also attempted to block grants and reduce funding for research institutions.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for block grant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for block grant
Noun
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One standout: the chance to sit on the deck at night, staring up at the eerily clear skies free from any light pollution, and observe the constellations with the assistance of an on-staff astrophysicist.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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There was job growth in health care and social assistance, while other categories remained flat.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In June, the Education Department sent a letter to the body that gives Columbia and other schools a vital stamp of approval — accreditation — and warned that the university could lose that vital credential, key to receiving federal student aid.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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More: More than 100 aid, rights groups call for action as hunger spreads in Gaza Accurso targeted over advocacy Accurso has become a target of pro-Israel groups.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Previously, the district offered free lunches to all students, using federal grant money that has now been depleted.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The grant money for lighting was never in jeopardy.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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“Block grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block%20grant. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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