The grant agreement has been signed by the Ministry of Labour CEO, Edgar Cocker, for the first batch of the Community-Based Emergency Employment pilot programme.
Mr Cocker said the objective was to support those who had lost income and to improve food security.
The Nukunuku district officer Sione Kata said many people in 'Utulau earned money from selling produce.
Mr Kata said the financial assistance would help the growers to get back on their feet following the storm.
