Dislocated Worker Grant Program
FloridaCommerce's Dislocated Worker Grant Program funds temporary disaster-relief jobs and training to help workers and communities recover from federally declared disasters in Florida.
Funder: FloridaCommerce
Due Dates: Rolling (open as disasters/emergencies occur)
Funding Amounts: Award size varies by disaster and locality; grants typically last up to 2 years; funds support temporary jobs and training for eligible individuals.
Summary: Provides temporary employment and workforce support for individuals affected by federally declared disasters in Florida.
Key Information: Must be located in an area with a federal disaster/emergency declaration; administered by local workforce boards.
Description
FloridaCommerce's Dislocated Worker Grant Program delivers critical support to communities impacted by federally declared emergencies or disasters. The program funds temporary disaster-relief employment and employment/training services for workers who have lost jobs due to disasters, are long-term unemployed, or are otherwise dislocated. Participants may be involved in humanitarian aid (food, shelter, clothing), clean-up, demolition, repair, and reconstruction of damaged public or nonprofit facilities. The program aims both to aid community recovery and to help affected individuals regain employment and stability.
