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Types of Grants and Mandates

Types of Grants and Mandates. General Info. Grants reflect federalism by showing relationship between federal and state governments You should be able to name the types of grants, explain them and give examples. Grants in Aid.

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Types of Grants and Mandates

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  1. Types of Grants and Mandates

  2. General Info. • Grants reflect federalism by showing relationship between federal and state governments • You should be able to name the types of grants, explain them and give examples

  3. Grants in Aid • Funds given to states for specific purpose but sets requirements and standards • Ex.- Requiring states to raise drinking age from 18 to 21 if they wanted to continue to get funding for highway projects • 2 types- categorical or block

  4. Categorical Grants • Specific purposes- by federal law • Example- build an airport, college dormitory • Specific Examples- Head Start, Food Stamp Program, • States usually must put up money to match the federal amount • 2 types • Formula Grants- money given out based on a formula • Program Grants- money given out for certain programs

  5. Block Grants • Less restrictions • More leeway in spending for state or regional governments

  6. Website • http://adamsmith.house.gov/constituentservices/typesofgrants.htm

  7. Strings Attached • All grants have certain strings or conditions attached to them • Categorical usually have more strings • Example- No Child Left Behind (http://febp.newamerica.net/background-analysis/no-child-left-behind-funding)

  8. Revenue Sharing • Instituted by Nixon in 1972 (hardly ever used) • Money given to states with no strings attached • Usually happens during government surplus

  9. Mandates • Federal govt. tells states what to do • Example- American with Disabilities Act • Fed. Govt told states they had to make all buildings accessible to handicapped • States given no money (unfunded mandates) • Other examples • Environmental mandates, housing mandates, • Clear Air Act of 1970

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