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Utah
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 10, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Utah, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Businesses or the COVID-19 Community Resource List.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Grants
BEAR Grants are administered by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) to be used for economic development projects within Utah counties. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GOED is, at the counties’ discretion, allowing existing BEAR … » more information -
COVID-19 Commercial Rental Assistance Program
Utah small businesses and nonprofits that rent commercial property may be eligible for a commercial rental assistance grant, not to exceed $15,000, between 50% and 100% of two months of its business lease amount. The grant amount is based on a … » more information -
Economic Rapid Response Team for Businesses
The Utah Economic Response Task Force has created a Rapid Response team to help Utah businesses understand and utilize federal programs designed to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the SBA Paycheck Protection Program and the SBA … » more information -
Immunity from Liability for Health Care Providers, Relief Relating to Use of Investigational Drugs
The state passed legislation to (i) grant limited immunity to health care providers, including the use of certain treatments, provided during a major public health emergency; (ii) amend the Utah Right to Try Act to permit the use of certain … » more information -
Online Lecture Series for Small Businesses on Navigating COVID-19 from University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business
The Eccles School of Business is offering a free online series every Tuesday and Friday to provide guidance to local businesses as they navigate the current health and economic crisis. Registration is required. » more information -
Operations Grant for Child Care Providers Remaining Open
The Child Care Operations Grant provides funding to licensed child care providers that remain open and operating—despite low enrollment—during the COVID-19 pandemic. » more information -
PPE Support Grant Program
Utah businesses are eligible for grants in order to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), additional signage, new technology solutions for distance working, and to implement workplace redesigns in order to comply with COVID-19 public health … » more information -
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Utah’s SBDC provides training and tools to small business owners across Utah, including one-on-one training with management consultants. In response to COVID-19, the SBDC is offering resources to assist with disaster loan applications, long-term … » more information -
The Mainstreet Preservation Grant for Rural or Minority-Owned Small Businesses
The Mainstreet Preservation Grant, provided by the Salt Lake Chamber’s Utah Job Opportunities Foundation, is distributing grants of up to $5,000 to Utah rural and/or minority owned small businesses with fewer than 50 employees that are in immediate … » more information -
Workers’ Compensation Fund (WCF) Payment Flexibility for Businesses
Utah’s WCF is offering flexible payment options and adjustments to premiums for businesses affected by COVID-19. To discuss payment options, please call the business’s Workers’ Compensation agent or (385) 351-8000. » more information -
Emergency Loan Fund (COVID-19) for Businesses
Ogden City’s Emergency Loan Fund is available to help businesses immediately affected by COVID-19. Ogden City businesses may apply for up to $10,000 for a 10-year, 0% interest loan. Companies may defer repayment for up to 12 months. Businesses are … » more information -
Business Relief Hotline
Salt Lake County has established a business relief hotline for businesses affected by COVID-19. The Hotline is available at (385) 468-4011, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. (MDT). » more information -
Salt Lake County Small Business Impact Grant (SBIG)
Salt Lake County small businesses that suffered a financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for a one time grant up to $35,000 to be used on operating expenses such as payroll, rent, mortgage, utilities, insurance, inventory, and … » more information -
Washington County, Utah (St. George Area): The Greater Together Small Business Resilience Fund
Washington County is offering emergency loans to help small businesses stay in operation until state or federal assistance becomes available. Small businesses may apply for a 5 year, 0% interest loan up to $20,000. Funds may be used for payroll … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Utah unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and are able and available for … » more information -
Utah Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
The Department of Workforce Services is offering a new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program for individuals who have lost income due to COVID-19 and who do not qualify for traditional unemployment insurance. » more information -
Virtual Workshop for Temporary Layoff Employees
The Utah Department of Workforce Services is offering online presentations on applying for unemployment insurance, temporary financial assistance, and online job search workshops for employees who have been temporarily laid off. » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer
Families with children who received free or reduced meals on March 16, 2020, or who attended a school that has a majority of children eligible for these meals, are eligible in up to $308 per child in Pandemic-Electronic Benefit (P-EBT) to cover the … » more information -
Student Meal Programs
Utah has dismissed all K-12 public schools for the remainder of the school year. Approximately 50 percent of Utah’s K-12 students rely on breakfast and lunch provided through the Utah public school system. The Utah State Board of Education has … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Utah’s SNAP program provides relief for individuals and families to afford food at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers’ markets. Individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible if they meet general eligibility … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance Program
Utah’s WIC program provides nutrition and breastfeeding services and supplemental foods to low-income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program. Although there is no specific guidance related to COVID-19 … » more information -
Food Boxes for Families
Free food boxes are available for Salt Lake City-area families in need on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12:30pm (or until supplies last) at: … » more information -
Grab and Go Student Meals
The Salt Lake City School District is providing free student meals at various locations. Each weekday, families will be able to pick up sack lunches which can be eaten immediately, and a sack breakfast to be refrigerated and eaten by the student the … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
COVID-19 Uninsured Testing Coverage
For the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, individuals without health insurance can qualify for free COVID-19 related diagnostic testing and related services through Utah Medicaid. The program will allow uninsured individuals, without … » more information -
Immunity from Liability for Health Care Providers, Relief Relating to Use of Investigational Drugs
The state passed legislation to (i) grant limited immunity to health care providers, including the use of certain treatments, provided during a major public health emergency; (ii) amend the Utah Right to Try Act to permit the use of certain … » more information -
Medicaid
Utah’s Medicaid Program provides medical services for low-income pregnant women, children, and individuals who meet certain income and other eligibility requirements. For the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid has suspended the community … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance Program
Utah’s WIC program provides nutrition and breastfeeding services and supplemental foods to low-income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program. Although there is no specific guidance related to COVID-19 … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information
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