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Washington Secures $1 Million Grant for Disaster Recovery Efforts

1/29/2026

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Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) received a $1 million disaster recovery grant from U.S. Department of Labor to aid workers affected by December's severe weather and flooding.
Funds will support dislocated workers across counties and Tribal nations, with most allocated to four local workforce development boards.
Washington plans a $10 million grant application to expand recovery.
Cami Feek says the grant supports recovery, creates temporary jobs, and funds reemployment services.

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Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) received a $1 million disaster recovery grant from U.S. Department of Labor to aid workers affected by December's severe weather and flooding.
Funds will support dislocated workers across counties and Tribal nations, with most allocated to four local workforce development boards.
Washington plans a $10 million grant application to expand recovery.
Cami Feek says the grant supports recovery, creates temporary jobs, and funds reemployment services.