Labor Dept. Ditches Old Grant Rules for Cleaner Regulations
Published Date: 7/1/2025
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Summary
The Department of Labor is cleaning house by removing old grant and contract rules that got replaced back in 2014. This update affects anyone working with Labor grants or contracts, making the rules clearer and easier to follow. No new costs or deadlines—just a smoother, simpler rulebook!
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DOL Removes Obsolete Grant Rules
If you work with Department of Labor grants or contracts, the DOL is removing obsolete grant and contract regulations that were superseded when it adopted the Office of Management and Budget's Guidance for Grants and Agreements in 2014. The agency says there are no new costs or deadlines from this change — it is intended to make the rulebook simpler and clearer.
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