CARES Act and STC Grants - New End of Application Deadline - June 3, 2023

On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which was designed to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways. Section 2110 provided up to $100 million for grants to states with STC programs in their laws that conform to the requirements of section 3306(v), Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) (26 U.S.C. § 3306(v)). Grants were available for the implementation or improved administration of an STC program, and for the promotion of the program and enrollment of employers in an STC program.

Grants Purpose and Eligibility

• Grants were available for:
  • Implementation or improved administration of an STC program
  • Promotion and enrollment of employers in an STC program
  • During the application period, $19,981,878 for STC grants under Section 2110 of the CARES Act were awarded to 11 states. (MO, WA, DC, ME, NY, IL, OR, WV, WY, CT, KY).
  • $1,336,635078 was issued to 26 states under Section 2108 through September 2021. (100% reimbursement)

Links to Guidance

• Unemployment Insurance Program Letter No. 22-20
• Unemployment Insurance Program Letter No. 22-20, Change 1

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• Resource Publication Date: 2020
• Posted by: Sonnie Munroe
• Posted in: Short-Time Compensation