Governor Dunleavy Approves CARES Funding to Help Brother Francis Shelter September 4, 2020 Responding to the call to help the Brother Francis Shelter effectively deal with the current outbreak they are experiencing, Governor Mike Dunleavy approved through the Department of Health and Social Services, $250,000 of CARES funding to provide for individuals medical and psychological health. The dollars will directly help a group that is experiencing substance use […]
Governor Dunleavy Expands AK CARES to Help More Small Businesses August 27, 2020 Effective on Monday, August 31, 2020, businesses that received any amount of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds will become eligible to apply for AK CARES grants, as will businesses that are secondary sources of income. These businesses can apply through the online application portal (www.akcaresonline.org) starting Monday. This change […]
FEMA approves extension of federal UI benefits to help unemployed Alaskans August 24, 2020 As part of the plan to get more unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to Alaskans, FEMA approved federal grant funding for the State of Alaska that will result in a $300 weekly increase on top of their regular unemployment benefits. “Alaskans have had to push through some very difficult times as part of COVID-19,” said Governor […]
Governor Expands AK CARES Eligibility To Help Alaska Small Businesses August 20, 2020 Taking additional steps to better expedite the AK CARES Act Funding for small businesses in need of help, Governor Mike Dunleavy today notified the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee that he is submitting modifications to the AK CARES Grant Program to expand the eligibility for applicants. The expanded program details, delivered by the established Revised […]
Governor Dunleavy approves extension of federal UI benefits to help unemployed Alaskans August 13, 2020 With the goal to help Alaskans who are receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, Governor Mike Dunleavy has authorized the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development to begin the FEMA application process and utilize state UI Trust Funds that will result in a $300 weekly increase in unemployment benefits. “After reviewing in detail all of […]