CSSF: COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund   

Deadline: Rolling

Grant amount: Up to US $10,000

Funding uses: Project / Program, General Operating Expense

Location of project: Counties in Florida: Miami-Dade County, Monroe County

Location of residency: Counties in Florida: Miami-Dade County, Monroe County

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Overview:

NOTE: You can submit your application for a COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund grant through your local chamber. Select an entity from the list on the website to be directed to the application.

COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund

CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) announces the COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, which is designed to provide support to small businesses and/or community based organizations (CBOs) within Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, facing financial impacts and potential layoffs from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The funds will be provided as a reimbursable grant to small businesses and/or CBOs experiencing economic distress. The goals of the fund are to prevent potential layoffs or minimize the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs due COVID-19.

Eligible businesses and/or CBOs may receive up to $10,000.00 in COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund grant funds. CSSF will utilize the following scale to award grants:

• 3–10 employees up to $5,000.00.
• 11–25 employees up to $7,500.00.
• 26–50 employees up to $10,000.00.

How can it help me?

• Purchasing remote access equipment or software that allows employees to work from home (e.g. computers, printers, telephones, headsets, video conferencing software, etc.).
• Paying for services or tools for restaurants or retail establishments to convert to online sales or delivery during Shelter in Place orders.
• Purchasing cleaning/sanitation supplies and/or services that will allow an essential small business to maintain an on-site workforce by reducing exposure to COVID-19.
• Supporting businesses that take advantage of the Short-Time Compensation Program also known as Work Sharing by supplementing the employee’s income and benefits.
• Other creative approaches and strategies to reduce or eliminate the need for layoffs.

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility:

• The COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund is a reimbursable grant for items previously purchased and may not be used for the following:
• Hazard pay.
• Rent.
• Employee wages/benefits other than those utilizing the Short-Time Compensation Program also known as Work Sharing.
• Support services such as childcare, transportation costs, lodging expenses, or meals.