COVID-19 Paid Leave Grant Program Portal Opening Announcement
Update
This update is to advise that the COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Grant Program portal is open and accepting applications for qualifying COVID-related paid leave taken during any quarter of the Program Period (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023). The portal will remain open at least through May 30, 2024, subject to remaining available funding. Funding is currently available, and applications will be reviewed as received.
Program Guide and Application Instructions
Prior to initiating your application, please carefully review the Program Guidance document and Application Instructions for submitting a new grant application. These documents contain important information that will be useful in navigating the application portal.
Questions?
If you have any questions, or if you need technical assistance with the application portal, please contact dfr.paidleavegrants@vermont.gov or call (833) 813-6676. The application portal has experienced technical issues and significant delays throughout the process, and we are ready to assist should you need help getting an application submitted or have any questions. Thank you for your patience and for your interest in the grant program.
Note: Act 183 of 2022 established the COVID-19-Related Paid Leave Grant Program. The Department oversees administration of the Program, which provides grants to employers to reimburse eligible costs of providing COVID-19-related paid leave to employees.