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We begin by concluding that progress toward an explanatory model is not possible within the confines of the traditional assumptions. Interactions are better described as non-purposive, unstable, and non-levelled. These observations lead us to the identification of four sets of factors--environmental, actor, issue, and time--that have the greatest influence on interaction variation. Close scrutiny of each set yields a series of variables that are used to \"\"discriminate\"\" among five major types of observed grant interactions--disintegrative conflict, symmetric and asymmetric bargaining, mutual accommodation, indifference, and standard operating procedure (routine). In the end, two \"\"solution\"\" models are derived, each accounting for almost 60% of the observed variation in interaction type. 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