WHAT is the Paid Family leave grant program?

 Your business may be eligible for a grant of up to $2,000 per employee who is utilizing California’s Paid Family Leave program.

The California Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant helps eligible businesses offset some of the costs that arise when an employee is out on Paid Family Leave, including:

• Training or upskilling existing employees to cover the employee’s responsibilities
• Hiring and training temporary or additional staff
• Recruitment, advertising, and other related expenses

Is My Business Eligible?

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 30, 2026) are eligible to apply for grants up to $2,000 per employee on PFL to offset the increased costs associated with the employee out on leave.

What is California Paid Family Leave?

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. 

Paid Family Leave Grant Amounts:  

• Businesses with 1-50 employees may receive up to $2,000 per employee utilizing Paid Family Leave.  
• Businesses with 51-100 employees may receive up to $1,000 per employee utilizing Paid Family Leave.