April 14, 2020 - WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $91.8 million in grant funding to support the economic stability of farmworkers through the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP). Overseen by the department’s Employment…
The Wisconsin Assembly on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill to help the state’s government, industries and health care workers better respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sweeping 97-2 bipartisan vote follows weeks of negotiations between the Republican-led Legislature and Democratic Gov.…
Wisconsin plans to start taking PUA applications the week of April 21, 2020. There is no need to call the Unemployment Help Center at this time. PUA Overview PUA is a new temporary federal program that provides up to 39 weeks…
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2020 – USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as more…
In this update: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Special Report on Coronavirus and Small Business USDA Measures to Help Rural Communities Affected by COVID-19 ThriveED Back to Business Program COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Discover Wisconsin: Dodge County Episode Read the update…
Press release from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, issued April 7, 2020 Key municipal revenue streams will take a hit as the economic fallout unfolds from the COVID-19 crisis,with greater impact for cities and villages that rely more heavily on fees…
Businesses are invited to participate in a Business Impact Survey. Responses for this initial survey are due by Monday, April 6. This survey is a partnership of the Center for Customized Research and Services, Wisconsin's nine regional economic development organizations,…
In a proactive response to an anticipated surge in needs due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation will provide emergency response grants to eligible local nonprofit organizations and safety net agencies that serve our community's most…
United Way of Dodge County nonprofit partners are experiencing increased demand for emergency food service, crisis assistance, cleaning supplies and facing revenue loss. This fund will provide flexible funding for our partnered Agencies working in our community who are disproportionately…
April 2, 2020 - WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the publication of Unemployment Insurance Program Letter 14-20 (UIPL) outlining relevant provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act related to the administration of and eligibility…
