The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $198,500 Project Grant under the Unemployment Insurance (CFDA 17.225) program to the State of New Mexico Workforce Solutions Department. The purpose of this grant is to provide Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits to unemployed workers and self-employed individuals who are unable to work as a direct result of a declared major disaster. The grant funds will be used to deliver temporary partial income replacement to eligible individuals residing in or commuting through the major disaster area, enabling them to cover living expenses. As the designated state workforce agency, the New Mexico Workforce Solutions Department will directly administer the DUA program and services to the intended beneficiaries in accordance with the grant requirements. The performance period for this award is from November 1, 2024 to November 1, 2027.
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