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# U.S. Department of Defense

The mission of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of the United States. DOD also houses the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Guard.

**Funding Opportunities**

**DOD funding opportunities**Funding opportunities from the Department of Defense can be found on its Grants.gov webpage.

**Selected Programs and Initiatives**

                    - Central Intelligence Agency Student Opportunities  provide high school, undergraduate, and graduate students internship and cooperative education experiences.
                    - The  National Guard Youth Challe*NG*e Program  is an evidence-based preventive program designed to provide opportunities to 16- to 18-year-olds who have dropped out of school but demonstrate a desire to improve their potential for successful and lead productive lives. The program is 17 months, includes a five-and-a-half month residential phase, and aims to improve life skills, education levels, and employment potential.
                    - The National Guard Youth Foundation (NGYF), the nonprofit organization that supports the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, also provides  youth scholarship and career development programs .
                    - The  National Security Education Program  awards scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students, fellowships to U.S. graduate students, and grants to U.S. institutions of higher education. These awards are for study or program development in languages and regions critical to national security.

**Clearinghouses and Technical Assistance**

                    - Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Kids’ Zone  provides information, games, lesson plans, and discussion points for two student age groups (K-5th grade and 6th-12th grade) and parents and teachers about the CIA, its history of intelligence, and safety.
                    - Department of Defense Publications is a repository of DOD-published reports, regulations, and forms, in downloadable PDF versions.
                    - Military OneSource Children, Youth, & Teens  provides service members and their families with access to resources and support for military life. It also offers support 24/7, telephonically.
                    - Military Youth on the Move  provides tips and information to children, youth, and parents on the challenges a military lifestyle and everyday challenges.

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