President Trump’s budget blueprint proposes eliminating 19 federal agencies.
Here’s a run-down of the agencies and what they do, from supporting arts and public television to building infrastructure and studying international relations.
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The African Development Foundation, which funds African agriculture, infrastructure and community development projects with grants.
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The Appalachian Regional Commission, which funds projects meant to bolster businesses, education, culture and economic development in Appalachia.
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The Chemical Safety Board, which investigates accidents in the chemical industry and makes safety recommendations.
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The Corporation for National and Community Service, which houses several public service organizations, including AmeriCorps.
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds public television and radio stations including PBS and NPR.
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The Delta Regional Authority, which funds businesses and infrastructure in the Mississippi River Delta region.
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The Denali Commission, which supports utilities and infrastructure in Alaska.
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services, which funds U.S. museums and libraries with grants.
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The Inter-American Foundation, which provides financial aid to Latin America and the Caribbean.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, which provides U.S. goods and services for foreign development projects.
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The Legal Services Corporation, which provides civil legal aid for low-income Americans.
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The National Endowment for the Arts, which funds American artists and projects through grants.
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The National Endowment for the Humanities, which funds American scholarship through grants.
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The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, which funds community development project throughout the U.S.
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The Northern Border Regional Commission, which supports economic development in poor areas near the Canadian border.
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The Overseas Private Investment Corporation, which helps provide private U.S. capital to foreign development projects.
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The United States Institute of Peace, which aims to promote world peace through conflict resolution, training programs and scholarship.
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The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, which coordinates efforts to fight homelessness among nearly 20 federal agencies.
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The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a prominent think tank studying international affairs and foreign policy.