DOL Seeks Approval for Grant Info Collection
Published Date: 5/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for approval to collect info for their funding announcements, making it easier and clearer for everyone applying for grants. This affects organizations seeking DOL funding and invites public feedback before finalizing. The process helps speed things up without extra costs and keeps everything fair and simple.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Simpler DOL Grant Applications
The Department of Labor is asking the Office of Management and Budget to approve a standardized information collection for Department funding opportunity announcements. If you apply for DOL grants or cooperative agreements, the new form aims to make applications clearer, speed up processing, and not add extra costs for applicants.
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