decisions regarding this competitive grant program. Deadlines: The specific deadlines for submission of applications for this program are published in the Solicitation for Grant Application Document and the Federal Register. SGAs may be issued periodically for a specific portion of the funds for special emphasis grants. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: About 100 days. Appeals: Within 21 days of the determination denying financial assistance the applicant may request a hearing through the Chief Administrative Law Judge, Department of Labor. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: For information regarding program funding and eligibility, contact any Regional Administrator or Director for Veterans Employment and Training in each State as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training, Room 5-13 16, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 219-9105. Contact: Stanley Seidel. VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING - SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS Current Year: Grants: $0,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $6,000,000 Total: $6,000,000 OBJECTIVES: To offer vocational and educational counseling to service members Within 180 days of their projected discharge or release from active
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