Small California employers and non-profits that paid Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) in 2022 can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to reimburse them for COVID-19 related paid sick leave expenses. The Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program is available on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited availability. Eligibility is based on a tiered system determined by the total amount of COVID paid sick leave paid in 2022. Click here for article.
Eligibility Criteria:
Businesses must have begun operating before June 1, 2021, and currently be active.
They should employ between 26 and 49 employees and be registered as specific entity types, including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, or certain non-profit organizations.
Financial institutions, political lobbying groups, and out-of-state entities are not eligible for relief.
Reimbursement Process:
Employers need to document costs paid for employees’ COVID-19 SPSL incurred between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022.
Documentation includes payroll records and a signed affidavit attesting to employee count, along with organizing documents like tax returns and official filings with the Secretary of State.
Administration:
The SPSL grant program is administered by the Office of the Small Business Advocate through a lender named "Lendistry."
Lendistry is hosting informational webinars to guide eligible employers through the application process, covering eligibility requirements and documentation.
Application Process:
The application portal opened on June 1st, 2023, and grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Employers should complete applications promptly to secure funding.
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