Women’s Bureau
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
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 cooperative projects that address the employment and supportive service needs of women.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Private nonprofit institutions/organizations, including institutions of higher education and hospitals
Community-based organizations
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The procedure for awards is: A technical review panel will carefully evaluate the applications against the selection criteria. The selection criteria is based on the policy goals, priorities, and emphases set forth in the FOA for grant awards.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
For grants, from 45 to 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Women’s Bureau provides information and technical
assistance on issues of significance to women in all phases of their work life. This information includes, but is not limited to employment rights and benefits, research, referral information, and statistics on women in the workforce. The Women’s Bureau does not provide financial assistance to individuals.
Mission Categories
Primary: Work Education
Other categories:
STEM EducationVocational Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The use of the award is described in the FOA.
Restrictions
The restrictions are stated in the FOA.
Required Documentation
Procedures for applying for grants are specified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
This Listing has no statutory formula requirements.
This Listing has no matching requirements.
This Listing has no maintenance of effort requirements.