South Dakota is getting a nearly $2.3 million ($2,283,000) federal grant to help ensure workers have equitable access to the state’s unemployment insurance services.
The funding will allow the state to implement projects that seek to ensure race, age, ethnicity, language proficiency, disability status, geographic location or other systemic barriers do not prevent those in need from accessing unemployment insurance benefits. The money will also support projects designed to expand outreach, promote awareness, streamline instructions, provide translation services, improve technology, increase staffing and address other needs of disadvantaged communities.
The announcement (June 16, 2022) from the US Department of Labor says Nebraska is also getting $2,283,000 and Maryland is getting $6,840,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grant funds.
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