We wanted to let PEF members know that New York State recently made available $26.6 million funded through private donations for the Empire Pandemic Grant Program. The money is intended for essential workers and first responders for “unreimbursed expenses they incurred while responding to the coronavirus pandemic between March 1 and July 31, 2020.” More information can be found here: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/contracts/funding/
Please note that THIS IS NOT A PEF PROGRAM and it is subject to eligibility restrictions and documentation requirements. Therefore, members should exercise due diligence and thoroughly review the application criteria before applying.