A block grant is almost the same as a categorical grant, except that a categorical grant has more restrictions in how the money can be used. Both have specific purposes outlined for what the funding...
Block grant - grant awarded for funding a specific purpose Categorical grant - same as a block grant but has more detailed restrictions in how the funding can be used
Well, it depends. It is apparent that block grants are preferable to the states and governors, since they are more broad and less detailed on how the money can and should be spent, whereas a...
Grants in aid are grants to states to achieve a public project or service. Categorical grants are grants that are given to states for a SPECIFIC PURPOSE. Block grants are given to states for a...
It should also be noted that categorical grants are done on a formula basis; block grants are not. Block grants provide SIGNIFICANTLY more wiggle room for states and localities to innovate.