The Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program is a federal-state unemployment benefit that provided $300 to $400 in weekly compensation to eligible claimants. The LWA program was meant to address unemployment for the period Aug. 1, 2020, to Dec. 27, 2020.
Local Agency
Virgin Islands Department of Labor
Grant Start Date
August 10, 2020
Grant End Date
September 27, 2021
Funds Allocated
$6.98M
Funds Expended
$6.98M
Funds Remaining
$0
Grant
Public Assistance
Purpose of Grant
Public health expenses related to surveillance, epidemiology, laboratory capacity, infection control, mitigation, communications, and other preparedness and response activities associated with COVID-19 response activities. Alteration or renovation of non-federal facilities are subject to prior approval from CDC.