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Maryland Dept. of Labor; Unemployment; Key Bridge
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Description
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DISASTER CASH GRANTS: Assists businesses retain employees as the port recovers from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Businesses that receive funding must demonstrate an effort to the fullest extent practicable to avoid layoffs and maintain their workforce at the same hours, rates of pay and benefits that were in effect before the port's reduced operations. Funds may also be used to pay for training to upskill employees while keeping them on the payroll. Other allowable expenses include supportive services for workers, including subsidizing childcare and transportation costs, as well as payroll expenses as part of participation in the Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Program. Entities are eligible for up to $200,000 in grant funding include businesses that employ up to 500 workers, unions, trade associations and organizations that have seen operations hindered by or completely halted due to the port slowdown. Up to $7,500 can be spent per worker on wages or other support. Funds may also be used to pay for training to upskill employees while keeping them on the payroll. Other allowable expenses include supportive services for workers, including subsidizing childcare and transportation costs, as well as payroll expenses as part of participation in the Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Program.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland
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Hours of operation: Fri: 8AM 4PM Thu: 8AM 4PM Wed: 8AM 4PM Tue: 8AM 4PM Mon: 8AM 4PM
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Eligibility
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See notes.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call or visit the website.
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Documents Required
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Call or visit the website.
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Programs at this agency
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Frederick County Workforce Services Maryland Department of Labor, Adult Education Talbot County Career Center, Job Seeker Services Lower Shore American Job Center, Job Seeker Services Southern Maryland Jobsource, American Job Center Montgomery Works Kent County American Job Center, Job Seeker Services Dorchester County American Job Center, Job Seeker Services American Job Center, Charles County Susquehanna Workforce Network, Job Seeker Services Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, American Job Center Caroline County One Stop Career Center, Job Seeker Services Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, Senior Community Services Employment Program Maryland Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Division Anne Arundel County Career Center, Linthicum Heights, Job Seeker Services Anne Arundel County One-Stop Career Center, Linthicum Heights, Veterans Services Maryland Department of Labor, Employment Standards Service Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Program Maryland Department of Labor, Safety Inspection Maryland Department of Labor, Work Permits for Minors Maryland Department of Labor, Prevailing Wage Program Columbia Workforce Center, Howard County, Job Search Resources Columbia Workforce Center, Howard County, Case Management Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Workforce Exchange, Virtual One-Stop Career Center Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center Maryland Department of Labor, Evaluation and Assistance Carroll County Workforce Development, Evaluation and Assistance Carroll County Workforce Development, Westminster, Veterans Program Carroll County Workforce Development, Employment Information for Individuals with Disabilities Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation Maryland Department of Labor, Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance (OSBRA) Caroline County One Stop Career Center, Veterans Services Talbot County Career Center, Veterans Services Susquehanna Workforce Network, Veterans Services Lower Shore American Job Center, Veterans Services Dorchester County American Job Center, Veterans Services Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, New Americans Kent County American Job Center, Veterans Services Maryland Department of Labor, Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program
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Main
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410-767-2992
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Main Email Address
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dldlilaborindustry-labor@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Main Contact Title
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Main Contact Phone
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Main Contact Email Address
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Portia Wu
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Secretary
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Sites offering this Program
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10946 Golden West Drive
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