Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Initiative Employer Application and AgreementEmployer Application and Agreement • March 25th, 2020
Contract Type FiledMarch 25th, 2020The Capital Region Workforce Board has been awarded a $201,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to assist small businesses (fewer than 250 at a site) with certain costs related to the COVID 19 crisis that might help them meet certain needs and/or divert expenses in other areas as a form of assistance. The source of funding is the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title I. Examples of uses include paying for cleaning services so companies can stay open, paying for cleaning supplies, or purchasing items that can assist employees in teleworking. Other COVID19 related items can be considered on a case-by-case. (Note that “equipment” with a per unit value over $5,000 is not allowed; nor are wage reimbursements for employees). Another condition is that these funds are only available on a reimbursement basis, meaning the business must first incur the cost and present proof of payment to get reimbursed. Reimbursement