Unemployment benefits may help those who lost their jobs as a direct result of the disaster afford living expenses while they continue to seek employment.
| Agency & Program Name | Type of Program & Funding Source | Phase Available | Critical Program Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOL: Dislocated Worker Grant | Grant Annual | Intermediate Long-Term | National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) are discretionary grants awarded by the Secretary of Labor, under Section 170 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Disaster DWGs provide funding to create temporary employment opportunities to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts, when an area impacted by disaster is declared eligible for public assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or otherwise recognized by a federal agency with authority or jurisdiction over federal response to the emergency or disaster. |