Special Analysis
2010
Health Care Reform: Inventory of Funding Opportunities
Special Analysis 10-02May 24, 2010
Summary
The health care reform law includes a number of funding opportunities of interest to states. This analysis provides a listing of those programs along with key funding information. For some programs, the law includes both authorization and appropriations, thereby guaranteeing funding at the specified levels for the years cited in the law. The majority of programs, however, only receive an authorization in the law and will require funding through the appropriations process. As such, it is unclear if or when (and at what levels) these programs will be funded.
2010 Census: Impact on Federal Grant Allocations
Special Analysis 10-01May 13, 2010
Summary
In a recent analysis, the Brookings Institution examined the impact of the decennial census on the flow of federal funds. The report’s findings underscore the notion that the single most important step a state can take to maximize federal funding is to ensure that all of its residents get counted in the decennial census. While population counts play a critical role in the distribution of federal funding, other formula factors, such as hold-harmless and minimum-allocation provisions, can mitigate the effect of population changes on state funding levels.
This analysis summarizes both the Brookings report and a recent census-related analysis issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). To assess the impact of the census on grant allocations, it provides a detailed description of the funding formulas for population-dependent programs tracked by FFIS and the state funding levels associated with these programs
2009
Inventory of State Matching and MOE Requirements
Special Analysis 09-01October 16, 2009
Summary
Although the federal government provides state and local governments with almost $500 billion in federal funds each year, most of these funds come with strings attached. Some grants require states to implement certain program changes
2008
Existing Grants Offer Quick, Effective Stimulus Options
Special Analysis 08-01December 15, 2008
Summary
With each passing day, a growing number of alternatives are being offered as economic stimulus proposals. The conventional wisdom is that such a program will include components targeted to both individuals and states.
For individuals, programs such as unemployment insurance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps), are frequently mentioned. For states, infrastructure investment