California Paid Family Leave Grant

California’s Paid Family Leave program allows California workers to take paid leave to bond with a new child (through birth, adoption, or foster care) or to care for a seriously ill family member.

Beginning July 1, 2020, this paid leave expanded from six (6) to eight (8) weeks. Additionally, California’s Paid Family Leave program also expanded the twelve (12) week non-paid protected leave to all businesses, regardless of business size. Businesses impacted by California’s Paid Family Leave program will have increased costs such as training and upskilling existing staff to cover duties of the employee on California’s Paid Family Leave, in addition to, hiring and training additional staff to cover the duties, marketing, recruitment, and other training costs.

How much is available: Small businesses in California with 1-100 employees with at least one (1) employee utilizing California’s Paid Family Leave program (on or after June 1, 2022) are eligible to apply for grants up to $2,000 per employee to offset the increased costs associated with the employee out on leave.

Eligibility: Learn more about the small business eligibility criteria here.
Applications: Application are open now. Learn more about the program and apply here.