New Mexico approved and funded for Lost Wages Assistance Program New Mexico was the first state in the country to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA). The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has received approval and grant funding from FEMA for the program that was authorized through an August 8th Presidential Memorandum.
Virtual Town Hall – Housing Assistance and Sheltering Response Services The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is hosting a series of virtual town hall discussions, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 session is focusing on rent and housing assistance for individuals impacted by COVID-19.
NMDWS applies for “Lost Wages Assistance” funds Today, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) submitted an application to the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payments to New Mexicans receiving Unemployment benefits. U.S. Department of Labor guidance allows for existing Unemployment Trust Fund payments delivered by NMDWS to count as 25% matching funds for the program.