FUNDING OPPORTUNITY #2: ECONOMIC STIMULUS

Situation: During an economic downturn or recession, more people become unemployed. Most states offer unemployment benefits for workers who are laid off. These benefits are funded by both state and federal taxes that employers pay. Usually, only people who lost a full-time job can get benefits, the benefits end after a period of time. Today's employers often cut costs by hiring people to work just under the number of hours required to be full time.

Opportunity: The federal government is offering an extra $7 billion to support state unemployment programs. States can receive their share of the money by covering part-time workers and those who quit their jobs because of a family situation like domestic violence or a relative's illness. Benefits must also continue as long as the unemployed person is enrolled in job training.

List reasons a state might List reasons a state might

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