Governors and state officals woudl tend to favor which type of federal funding, since it provides flexibility in terms of how the funds can be

Block Grants

Explanation:

The annual money that the federal government gives to the local government and state governments to fund a specific program is called Block Grant. Although such grants have declined over the years.

The grants are given by the federal government but its is administered by local or state government. various block grant support health, housing and other social services. The Social services Block Grant (SSBG), The community development Block Grant (CCBG) and The community services Block Grant are some examples of Block grants. Federal government provides this grant with few obligations so it allows the local government to oversee and manage the programs easier. Hence the local government prefer Block grants.

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