The primary difference between a block grant and a categorical grant is that:

A. A block grant is used to fund buildings, whereas a categorical grant is used to fund research
B. A block grant is given in one lump sum, whereas a categorical grant is given in installments
C. A categorical grant can be spent on a wide range of things, whereas a block grant can only be spent on a specific item
D. A block grant has fewer restrictions on the way money can be spent
E. A block grant can only be spent on a single item


Answer: D. A block grant has fewer restrictions on the way money can be spent

Block grants have very loose provisions for what they can be spent on, whereas categorical grants are more strict. Block grants allow for easier use of money given through a government grant usually.

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