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Eligibility for grants and unemployment

My husband has a small construction business mainly himself and IF he needs help he hires other self employed contractor which receive 1099’s. He really doesn’t have payroll per say but has construction bills that need paid. Would he qualify for the “up to” $10000 grant? Also I read somewhere that self employed contractors could draw unemployment. Please advise. Thanks

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Apr 3, 2020

The CARES stimulus act provides great relief for small construction businesses and for individuals who aren't able to work. This article from Levelset does a great job of laying out how construction businesses will benefit: What’s in the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill For Construction Businesses & Their Workers?

The stimulus bill, sole proprietors, and unemployment for contractors without work

Individuals who operate their business as a sole proprietorship will be entitled to benefit from SBA loans just like other small businesses - including the $10,000 advance. So, it's entirely possible that a single-person outfit could obtain that relief. As for unemployment - the Department of Labor has expanded who will qualify for unemployment benefits. And, if a contractor cannot work due to the outbreak, they should qualify for unemployment. According to the DOL, an individual will qualify if these 3 factors are met: (1) an individual's employer closes down due to coronavirus; (2) a worker is quarantined but expects to return to work once the quarantine ends; and (3) an individual leaves employment due to a risk of exposure or infection of a family member. You can find a lot more background on who, exactly, can file for unemployment here: (1) How Do I File for Unemployment Insurance?; (2) Unemployment Flexibility During COVID-19 Outbreak; and (3) Learn How to File for Unemployment Benefits in Your State.

Additional coronavirus resources

Finally, I think this resources should be useful to you as well: - Can I do Construction Work In my State? - SBA Economic Injury Disaster Relief Loans: A guide for construction - Coronavirus Survival Kit: A Guide to Getting Paid During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Nov 11, 2020

I would like to get a grant cause I been off Work for six month and all I get it unployment and it amt much to pay my bills .

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Nov 11, 2020

I been out of work for six month I would like to sing up for a grant to pay my bills please

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Mar 24, 2021

I started a small business last year and I am drawing an apartment can I get a grant and draw unemployment or can I get a PPP and draw unemployment

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