What is the states obligation for expenditures and matching requirements?
States must provide a three-dollar match for every four Federal dollars allocated. In-kind matching is permitted, but Federal funds from other sources may not be used to match the Federal MCH Block Grant allocation. States must use at least 30 percent of funds received for preventive and primary care services for children, and at least 30 percent for services for children with special health care needs. The state must also maintain the level of funds being provided solely by the state for maternal and child health programs at a level at least equal to the level provided in FY 1989. (Source: U.S.
