There is not as much administrative reporting done with a block grant so many see that as a major advantage as well.
Since that date the most important changes effected in the elementary education system were the abolition, in 1886, of individual inspection of the lower standards - afterwards extended to the whole of the standards, the inspectors applying a collective test, the " block-grant " system, to the efficiency of a school - and the abolition of school fees (1889) for the compulsory standards, the loss being made up principally by a parliamentary grant, and partly by a proportion, earmarked for the purpose, of the proceeds of the Local Taxation (Customs and Excise) Act 1890, and the Education and Local Taxation Account (Scotland) Act 1892.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant may provide those who qualify with up to $6,500 to spend on home energy audits, weatherproofing and the replacement of outdated appliances, among other improvements.
A block grant is a large sum of money granted by the federal government to a state or local government.
A block grant is for general areas of need instead of a specific area.
