9to5 National Association of Working Women Grant



Organization - 9to5 National Association of Working Women
Grant Amount - $350,000
Foundation - Ford Foundation
Grant Purpose - To enable the Multi-State Paid Leave Consortium to educate the public and policymakers in eight states and nationally about the need for paid leave for both routine and critical family needs


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