For unemployed individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, this small grant provides seed funding to start a micro-business or sole proprietorship. It can be used for business registration fees, initial inventory, essential equipment, or a basic marketing website.
This grant funds short-term, high-demand vocational training or certification programs (e.g., IT support, commercial truck driving, medical coding, welding). The goal is to equip unemployed or underemployed individuals with the specific skills needed to secure a job in growing local industries.
This grant provides direct financial assistance to individuals who have been unexpectedly laid off and are actively seeking new employment. It is designed to cover essential living expenses (like utilities, groceries, and transportation) during the job search, reducing financial stress and allowing recipients to focus on finding quality employment.