Women's Bureau

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.

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization
• Not-for-Profit Organization

Private nonprofit institutions/organizations, including institutions of higher education and hospitals Community-based organizations

Who Benefits

Any individual or group (especially women or women's organizations) located in the United States or its territories may benefit from Women's Bureau projects and/or programs. The Women's Bureau does not provide financial assistance to individuals.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

king.ashlyn.e@dol.gov
(202) 693-6745