COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant

COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Guidelines Contact Us NOTE: Individuals are not eligible applicants for the Hazard Pay Grant Program. Applicants MUST be employers. --> COVID-19 PA Hazard Grant Awardees Overview The COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program was established to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hazard pay is intended to keep front-line employees working in sectors that are vital to every Pennsylvanians’ existence. The program will help employers provide hazard pay for their employees to retain current employees. This reimbursement-based grant is for employers who will be offering hazard pay over the eligible program period. For general questions about the program or specific application questions, visit our Hazard Pay FAQs . Eligibility Businesses, healthcare non-profits, public transportation agencies, and certified economic development organizations may apply for funding for employers located and operating in Pennsylvania within one of the following eligible industries: Healthcare and Social Assistance Food Manufacturing Food Retail Facilities Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Security Services for eligible industries listed above and commercial industries that were not closed as a result of the Governor’s Business Closure Order Janitorial Services to Buildings and Dwellings Additional details about eligible industries and employers can be found in the program guidelines. Funding Grant funds may be used for hazard pay (as defined below) for direct, full-time and part-time employees earning less than $20/hour, excluding fringe benefits and overtime. Funds may only be used to pay hazard pay for eligible employees for the 10-week period from August 16, 2020 through October 24, 2020. Hazard pay means additional pay for performing hazardous duty or work involving physical hardship, in each case that is related to COVID-19. Applicants may apply for up to $1,200 per el