Practice question

What does 'supplanting' mean in the context of federal grant management, and why is it prohibited?

Using grant funds for landscaping improvements at state offices
Using federal grant funds to replace existing state or local funding rather than supplementing it, which is prohibited because it defeats the purpose of federal aid
Planting new vegetation along highway medians
Transferring grant funds to a different state

Answer: B — Using federal grant funds to replace existing state or local funding rather than supplementing it, which is prohibited because it defeats the purpose of federal aid

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