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The Congressional Award is awarded to recognize the setting and meeting of goals in four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. Based on time commitments to each of the areas, participants earn bronze, silver, or gold Congressional Award certificates and bronze, silver, or ...
The Congressional Award Program recognizes excellence in public service and personal development among young people. [2] The program gives awards to Americans between the ages of 14 and 23 years old for achieving goals they individually set in four areas: Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration.
Judson C. French Award Jacob Rabinow Applied Research Award Edward Bennett Rosa Award William P. Slichter Award Samuel Wesley Stratton Award George A. Uriano Award NIST Colleagues' Choice Award Director's Award for Excellence in Administration Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity Award NIST Safety Award
In the United States, federal grants are economic aid issued by the United States government out of the general federal revenue. A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States.
It may be granted for: (1) Sustained superior performance while under threat of physical attack or harassment; or (2) An individual act of courage or exceptional performance at the risk of personal safety. The award consists of a sterling silver medal set and a certificate signed by the Secretary.
Categorical grants, also called conditional grants, are grants issued by the United States Congress which may be spent only for narrowly defined purposes. They are the main source of federal aid to state and local governments and can be used only for specified categories of state and local spending, such as education or roads.
American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare. H.R. 687: February 14, 2013 Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013
Congressional Black Caucus Founder’s Award; John Lewis Legacy Award; Lifetime Achievement Award; Trailblazer Award: "recognizes a leader who is the first, in his or her chosen field, to make a global or national groundbreaking achievement and whose vision, perseverance and lifework has created opportunities for African Americans and ...