A federal grant that provides funds to a state or local government for a general functional area is called a

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A block grant provides funding for a general functional area, such as education or health, and gives more discretion to the state or local government to decide how to use the funds. Project grants, community action grants, and categorical grants all provide funding for specific projects or purposes. Basic grants are not a commonly used term in federal grant programs.

A Federal Grant That Provides Funds to a State or Local