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1) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) - The ILAB is an office that is operating under the Department of Labor which provides funding opportunities by way of cooperative agreements for the implementation of projects that are largely designed to aid developing countries in the unfortunate process of fighting the worst cases of child labor, human trafficking, and forced labor. In addition, the ILAB also works towards the improvement of working conditions and the enforcement of worker rights.

2) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - The BLS is an office that is operating under the Department of Labor which provides funding opportunities in the from of cooperative agreements in an effort to support the dissemination of technical statistical data and related information on labor force programs and activities.

3) Employment and Training (ETA) - The ETA runs financial assistance programs that are pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act, which are all geared towards the administration of programs for the benefit of the youth, adults and dislocated workers, workers with disabilities, Indians and Native Americans, and for migrant and seasonal farm workers, as well as national emergency grants for workers affected by mass layoffs, plant closures, and disasters.

4) Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) - The MSHA is an office that is operating under the Department of Labor which provides grants to non-profit organizations so as to help them offer educational and training services, technical assistance, and assistance to states in the process of administering and enforcing state programs and occupational safety and health technical assistance including consultant services.

5) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) - The ODEP is the branch of the DOL that awards competitive grant funds to support the establishment of short-term pilot and technical assistance projects that are all designed to develop, test, evaluate, identify, and disseminate policies that would help increase employment opportunities with people with disabilities.

6) Veterans' Employment and Training (VETS)- The VETS is an office that is operating under the Department of Labor which provides grants to all eligible veterans in the United States.

To know more about the programs and services provided by the Department of Labor, visit http://www.dol.gov.

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Additional Resources

category - Applying for a Grant

National Institutes of Health: Expanding the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements in Human and Model Organisms
The National Institutes of Health, in cooperation with the National Human Genome Research Institute, has established a funding opportunity to support the Expanding the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements in Human and Model Organisms project.

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture: Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
NIFA has recently constituted the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) wherein they plan to administer grants amounting to $5,000,000 to be utilized in funding the project.

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What You Need to Know About the Grants Policy Committee
The Chief Financial Officers Council, one of the largest federal agencies that works towards collaboratively improving the process of financial management in the United States Government, has established the Grants Policy Committee(GPC).

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Small Business Grants - Support for Veterans
The SBA is dedicated to lend a hand to the service people in America and directly links with the Patriot Express Loan for veterans who desire to initiate their own business and want to start commercial activities. The SBA also plays a role in encouraging growth and job creation during the process, which is an indispensable part to support economic prosperity.

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