How much funding does Worker Relief Fund provide?

Worker Relief Fund provides Up to $2,000 per incident (maximum half of total relief costs) in funding.

When is the deadline for Worker Relief Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Worker Relief Fund

FEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $2,000 per incident (maximum half of total relief costs)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Worker Relief Fund

Purpose: Provide financial assistance and emergency aid to families of worker-members who face tragedy or emergency situations while in the United States performing temporary labor through H-2A and H-2B programs.

Geographic Scope: United States (for worker-members participating in H-2A & H-2B programs)

Focus Areas: Emergency financial relief for serious hardships and tragic events

Eligible Events

Death of worker-member
Serious illness requiring transportation home
Particular emergencies or mishaps not resulting from worker's action or fault

Funding Details

Maximum per incident: $2,000
Coverage limit: FEWA covers no more than half the total cost of any relief sought
Payment method: Direct payment to the appropriate organization (not to worker-member)
Recipient requirement: Receipt from organization receiving funds must be supplied to FEWA

What Is NOT Covered

Physical injuries (generally not funded)

Review Process

Governance:

Committee composition: One unrelated worker-member, one unrelated company member, one unrelated FEWA Board of Directors member
When relief request involves worker employed by particular employer, that employer's representative is excluded from committee
Each situation reviewed on individual basis
Intent is to aid workers in distress, not provide total relief

Requirements for Payment

Receipt from appropriate organization (receiving the monies) must be supplied to FEWA
Failure to supply receipt excludes that worker-member and company member from further relief until receipt is received or funds returned

Contact Information

Phone: (877) 422-3392 Email: info@fewaglobal.org Language: Habla Español available

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Information:
1. Worker's Employer Business Name (Required)
2. Employer Email (Required)
3. Employer Phone (Required)
4. Name of Worker-Member - First and Last (Required)
5. Worker's Passport Number (Required)
6. Today's Date (MM/DD/YYYY format) (Required)
7. Date of Incident (MM/DD/YYYY format) (Required)
8. Reason for Requesting Relief (Required)