SEATTLE (AP) — Many Washingtonians applied for relief funds as the coronavirus pandemic diminished their incomes and savings.

But for the state’s undocumented workers, that wasn’t an option. But after months of pressure from immigration activists and organizations, Gov. Inslee is launching a $40 million state fund for undocumented workers.

Seattle area immigration activist Alejandra Perez says she’s excited to have the money allocated to the community although their original ask was $100 million.

Washington has an estimated 240,000 residents without legal authorization, according to the Pew Research Center, and they pay an estimated $368 million in state and local taxes.