Why did Franklin Roosevelt’s Federal Emergency Relief Administration give grants to states, even though it cost more than giving money to individuals?

The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) sent grants to states so they could run relief and work programs. Putting people to work gave them income while also helping preserve dignity and morale, unlike simply handing individuals money. Therefore, the best answer is that states used the money to create jobs, which was better for morale than simply receiving money.

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