Different Types Of Grants

Question 1

What is a project grant?

Answer 1

Project grants are grants given to states for a specific project and don’t allow much flexibility. They are restricted to a fixed time.

Question 2

What is a formula grant?

Answer 2

It is a grant where criteria must be met in order for the grant to be given.

Question 3

What is a categorical grant?

Answer 3

Categorical grants are for specific purposes and states must conform to these guidelines.

Question 4

What is a block grant?

Answer 4

Money given out for general functions that states may spend as they please.

Question 5

What are earmark grants?

Answer 5

Earmark grants are for specific projects in specific areas.

Question 6

What do cross cutting and crossover requirements mean?

Answer 6

Essentially saying that states must enforce mandates or the National Government will pull away funding from states.

Question 7

What does the National Government have that states don’t?

Answer 7

Military

Question 8

What did the Reform Act of 1995 do?

Answer 8

Requires Congress to evaluate
impact of unfounded mandates and imposes mild constraints on Congress.