States receive these block grants, known as TANF, to provide cash assistance, work opportunities, and necessary support services for needy families with children. States may choose to spend some of their TANF funds on transportation to purchase and/or operate vehicles, as well as reimburse costs of transportation. The estimated size of funding for this program is $16,900,000,000.

The statutory language pertaining to transportation provisions within this program is found within the following citation(s): 

42 U.S.C.A. § 604

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