For example, project grants are federal funds given to state and local governments for “specific activities, such as scientific research, homeland security, and some educational programs” (Magleby, Light, & Nemacheck, pg. 43). The government receiving the funds must meet certain standards and conditions, and apply for the funding. Like project grants, block grants are funds given by the federal government to state and local governments. However, block grants are given for broadly defined purposes. State and local governments develop and carry out the programs on which the funds will be spent. However, they must establish a spending plan and report expenditures to the federal
For example, project grants are federal funds given to state and local governments for “specific activities, such as scientific research, homeland security, and some educational programs” (Magleby, Light, & Nemacheck, pg. 43). The government receiving the funds must meet certain standards and conditions, and apply for the funding. Like project grants, block grants are funds given by the federal government to state and local governments. However, block grants are given for broadly defined purposes. State and local governments develop and carry out the programs on which the funds will be spent. However, they must establish a spending plan and report expenditures to the federal