Dislocated Worker (WIOA & State)

Project Start-up Grants Policy (Formally called the Readjustment Assistance Grants (ERAG) Policy)

Summary
This policy outlines the process for Dislocated Worker providers to request Project Start-up Grants (PSGs) after being selected to administer a Mass Layoff Project. PSGs offer small, one-time grants of up to $10,000 to providers in order to address the immediate need for assistance for dislocated workers who will be served under the Mass Layoff Project.

Effective Date
7/1/2002

Last Updated
5/22/2026

Contact
Dislocated Worker and Federal Adult Programs, DWFAPrograms.DEED@state.mn.us
Tel 000.000.0000
Fax 000.000.0000

Policy

Please see the linked "Project Start-up Grants Policy" in the “Related Links” section at the bottom of this page.

Note: This policy was formally called the Readjustment Assistance Grants (ERAG) Policy. On 5/22/26, technical updates were made to this policy (format changes, updated contact information, etc.). The policy remains unchanged. The 5/22/26 'Last Updated’ date reflects these technical updates.

Related Links
Project Start-up Grants Policy

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