Leave and self-isolation support:Available to support people financially if they need to self-isolate, cannot work because they are sick with COVID-19, or cannot work because they are caring for dependents who are required to self-isolate or who are sick with COVID-19. The payments will be...
Government Assistance Programs and Tax Obedience in COVID-19 TimesMunin, NellieMalka-Tiv, KarnitJournal of Multidisciplinary Research (1947-2900)
TheEmergency Broadband Benefitwas started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to offer discounts on monthly internet services. At the end of 2021, the EBB program was modified into theAffordable Connectivity Program(ACP). ACP is a government assistance program launched by the Federal Communications...
Governments offer energy assistance or impose low energy tariffs during emergenciesDuring the Covid-19 lockdowns the Republic of Georgia paid the electricity bills of residential customers who used 200 kWh or less per monthConsumers respond to the short-term, intermittent policyOverall the median cons...
The Indonesian Government have implemented urgent measures to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.The applicable measures are described and compared here. Click here to download 'COVID-19: Indonesian Government Financial Assistance Measures' PDF. ...
The U.S. government has a history of bailing out institutions and individuals in extraordinary times. We look at the historical record to examine some of the most extensive programs.The COVID-19 pandemic led to the most significant infusion of federal aid to businesses and families in ...
“Ensure regional and community airports’ eligibility to all federal COVID assistance programs (i.e. emergency wage subsidy, debit relief and loans programs, and rent subsidy etc.) regardless of governance or ownership model. Stabilize the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy f...
During the pandemic, the federal government launched a number of programs aimed to support businesses during the pandemic. One of these includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), which provides a subsidy to firms that have seen a revenue drop as a result of COVID-19. ...
The U.S. Agriculture Department said it will begin accepting applications May 26 under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Government assistance programs are in great demand when there is high unemployment or low wages. Learn what’s available, how to qualify, and where to apply.