(1) Financial assistance authorised to be paid to a State or States under this Act is to be paid in such amounts, and at such times, as the Minister determines.
(2) A determination under subsection ( 1) may apply generally to all financial assistance payable under this Act or may be limited to particular financial assistance, including the following:
(a) financial assistance payable to a particular State or States;
(b) financial assistance payable under a particular provision or provisions of this Act;
(c) financial assistance payable for a particular program year or program years;
(d) a combination of any of the above.