Women's Bureau
Department Of Labor, Women's Bureau
The Women’s Bureau was created by law in 1920 to formulate standards and policies to promote the welfare of wage-earning women, improve their working conditions, increase their efficiency, and advance their opportunities for profitable employment. The Women’s Bureau establishes and maintains linkage with national, community and faith-based organizations, business and industry, trade unions, research foundations, academic, and Federal, State, and local government agencies in an effort to develop
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Helps women in the workforce by providing information on employment rights and benefits. Offers technical assistance on issues important to working women.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
The Women's Bureau provides comprehensive data, research, policy advocacy, and educational resources aimed at improving working conditions and employment opportunities for wage-earning women and their families. This includes information on legal rights, fair pay, and work-life balance. The Bureau also administers grant programs, such as the WANTO grants, which support organizations expanding pathways for women into non-traditional apprenticeships and industries. Additionally, it highlights other federal benefits like employer tax credits for providing paid family and medical leave.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: United States
Demographics: working women, wage-earning women, families of working women, women veterans
Other Criteria: U.S. employers, organizations dedicated to promoting the welfare and employment opportunities of women
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Identify eligibility requirements
- Prepare application materials
- Submit application through the designated portal
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://www.dol.gov/agencies/wb/federal-agency-resources
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference may be required depending on the project.
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