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FYI<br>
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Suzanne L. Sager<br>
Oregon ALA Chapter Councilor<br>
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:12:31 -0400
From: Heidi Bamford <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:hbamford@WNYLRC.ORG"><hbamford@WNYLRC.ORG></a>
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FYI

Pathways Out of Poverty
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/SGA-DFA-PY-08-19.pdf">http://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/SGA-DFA-PY-08-19.pdf</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.mott.org/about/programs/pathwaysoutofpoverty.aspx">http://www.mott.org/about/programs/pathwaysoutofpoverty.aspx</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.house.gov/velazquez/constituents/fed-grant-updates/2009-grants/Pathways%20out%20of%20Poverty.pdf">http://www.house.gov/velazquez/constituents/fed-grant-updates/2009-grants/Pathways%20out%20of%20Poverty.pdf</a>

Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor announces the availability of funds 
authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the 
Recovery Act) for projects that provide training and placement services to 
provide pathways out of poverty and into employment. These funds are being 
distributed by the federal government to preserve and create jobs, promote 
the nation's economic recovery, and assist those most impacted by the 
recession.

National and local applicants are expected to implement project activities 
at the community level.

ELIGIBILITY:  Eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations 
that deliver services through networks of local affiliates, coalition 
members, and other established partners such as a network of affiliated 
community or faith-based organizations; and their local affiliates, 
coalition members, or other established partners that have the ability to 
provide services in four or more states.

FUNDING:  Estimated total program funding: $150 million; individual awards 
of $2 million to $8 million.

DEADLINE:   September 29, 2009.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Melissa Abdullah, U.S. Department of Labor, 
Employment & Training Administration, Division of Federal Assistance, 200 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N4716, Washington, DC 20210; or call (202) 
693-3346.

Western New York Library Resources Council
Advancing Information Services for Libraries in WNY

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 style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Suzanne
L. Sager<br>
Library East, Cataloging<br>
Portland State University<br>
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503-725-8169<br>
503-725-5799<br>
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