The WDB submitted a preliminary application on March 27th to the Employment Development Department for a WIOA COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) and Employment DWG for a total amount of $937,500. The Disaster Recovery DWG will provide eligible participants with disaster relief employment, employment and training services, and supportive services. Disaster relief employment associated with this National Health Emergency may include clean up, and recovery efforts, including sanitation of COVID-19-impacted public spaces such as schools, libraries, parks, job centers, and other public facilities, or the provision of humanitarian aid. The Employment Recovery DWG will temporarily expand the capacity to serve dislocated workers and to meet the increased demand for employment and training services for individuals laid off because of COVID-19.