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Disaster Unemployment Assistance is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security. The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Program supports the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) Mission Area of Recovery and the specific capability target of Economic Recovery.
The objective and goal of DUA is to provide temporary benefits to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a Presidentially-declared major disaster and who are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance (UI). This listing is currently active. Program number: 97.
034. Last updated on 2023-09-01.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), States, the District of Columbia The State Workforce Agency (SWA) applies for Disaster Unemployment Assistance funds to provide to eligible beneficiaries. Eligible applicant types include: Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), State. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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