The National School Lunch Program,whereby school districts receive federal funding for more meals served to qualified students,is both a __________ and a ___________ grant.

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The National School Lunch Program is a categorical grant because it has specific criteria for eligibility and the funding is designated for a specific purpose (i.e. providing meals to qualified students). It is also a formula grant because the amount of funding a school district receives is based on a formula that takes into account the number of eligible students in the district.

The National School Lunch Program,whereby School Districts Receive Federal Funding