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DOL-OCTAE
This grant provides funding to states for adult education and family literacy programs. It's part of a larger effort to improve workforce skills and opportunities through education...
DOT-FRA
The Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program provides funding to improve or eliminate highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossings. The goal is to enhance safety and mobility fo...
DOT-FRA
This grant provides additional funding to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to support research and development aimed at improving rail transportation safety, efficiency,...
DOC-DOCNOAAERA
This grant is for projects that aim to sustainably manage coral reef fisheries. The focus is on developing management plans, filling science gaps, and using modern tools for ecosys...
DOL-OCTAE
This grant provides funding to states to support career and technical education programs. It's part of the Perkins V Act, which aims to improve and expand these educational program...
DOI-NPS
This grant helps State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) across the U.S., its territories, and associated states to identify, evaluate, and protect historic properties. The fun...
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