Definition:
The Federal government awards block grants to state or local governments, in a lump sum for a specific issue or problem. The local/state governments set up more specific granting guidelines within their own jurisdictions, for making smaller grants to various agencies and nonprofits. The local government creates and manages a process to identify local needs and for coordinating the grantmaking process, monitoring and evaluating the outcomes.
Examples:
The federal government has awarded many block grants to states for drug addiction education.
