DOL Seeks Comments on Funding Form Filling Forever
Published Date: 2/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info for its Funding Opportunity Announcements and is asking the public to share their thoughts. This affects anyone who applies for DOL funding and helps make the process smoother without adding extra costs. Comments are open now, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
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