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The longest government shutdown in history has wiped out one of the aid programs providing unpaid federal workers with some extra cash.
The longest government shutdown in history has wiped out one of the aid programs providing unpaid federal workers with some extra cash.
The Federal Employees Education and Assistance (FEEA) Fund has suspended its Shutdown Assistance Grants program because of high demand.
The $150 grants were available to civilian federal employees who earn $59,999 a year or less, to help pay for groceries, gas or other necessities.
As of Oct. 30, the fund received more than 10,000 applications from around the country. The top five states by number of applicants were Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee. IRS and Customs and Border Protection were among the top agencies represented by the applicants.
FEEA leadership said they are asking for donations to be able to reopen the grant application process as soon as possible.
On Nov. 5, the government shutdown will become the longest in history, at 36 days and counting.