1.   But federal grants began to dry up, leaving counties to shoulder much of the cost related to incarceration and prosecution.

2.   But then option grants began to grow, in response to calls from activist shareholders that executive pay should be tied more closely to performance.

3.   In recent years foreign investment in Israel soared and the grants disbursed began to seem expensive.

4.   The three cancer centers will follow as critical funds from private foundations and research grants begin flowing.