Thesaurus results for BLOCK GRANT

block grant

noun

Definition of block grant

as in assistance

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of block grant Under pressure from the Office of the Legislative Auditor, the Minnesota Department of Human Services declined to continue backing the two programs with a federal mental health block grant without first opening contracting opportunities to other providers through a competitive application process. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026 Every block grant, procurement cycle and appropriations process is an opportunity to put that north star to work, yet most governments are leaving it on the table. — Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 His plan is to make cuts to health research, K-12 and higher education, renewable energy and climate grants, a low-income housing energy program, and community development block grants. — Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 Both are funded with FY26 dollars, but the block grant is privately funded. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for block grant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for block grant

Noun

Among the things the neighborhood would stand to benefit from, De La Torre said, are financial and legal support for street vendors who keep the commerce district alive, drug treatment programs, and housing assistance.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
The assistance, which helps pay for basic needs such as housing and food, would nearly double under a new policy.

— Ted Hesson, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

According to them, Trump’s policies on tariffs, aid, and allies have eroded the United States’ standing, opening the door for people across the world to switch their allegiance to China.

— Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Relations between Beijing and Cairo — the recipient of billions of dollars in military aid from Washington — have improved as China takes a more assertive role in the Middle East, analysts noted.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

Last year, Roberts was the sole conservative who voted against letting the administration cancel $65 million in teacher training grants.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Other areas that didn’t request LPRs through the grant program are shuttering their cameras, too.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of grant

Browse Nearby Words

blocked (off)

block grant

block grants

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Block grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block%20grant. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of block grant

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

apiary

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes