By Associated Press - Wednesday, August 5, 2020

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming will put $7.5 million toward college grants for people who are out of work or underemployed because of the coronavirus.

The money comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Adults ages 25-64 who are affected by the pandemic may qualify, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday.

State officials plan to announce a start date for applying for the funding soon.

“These grants will help impacted workers obtain new skills and advance their careers,” Gordon said in a statement. “They will also help Wyoming progress towards its goal of building a highly trained, well-equipped workforce.”

Gordon to date has allocated $710 million of $1.25 billion in CARES Act funding allocated to Wyoming.

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