Who can apply?

UCR staff career and contract employees who meet the following criteria:

-Currently employed by UCR in a staff position of 0.5 FTE or greater.

-Continuous UCR service of six (6) months or longer.

-Current total base salary, stipend, and/or recurring additional compensation while in an active payroll status is

equal to or less than $75,000.

-Have a temporary financial hardship because of the COVID-19 situation.

Individuals who are on temporary layoff status due to COVID-19 remain actively employed UCR

employees in this context. Student employees are not eligible for the UCR COVID-19 Employee Emergency Fund.

When you are ready to apply, access the application request form.