Although the federally defined program duration is August 1, 2020 through December 26, 2020, FEMA funding for the program is limited to $44 billion nationwide. Federal estimates are that funding will be available for three weeks of benefit payments within each state. As a result, each state has been directed to apply for only three weeks of benefit payments so that each participating state will be able to provide three weeks of benefits to their eligible UI claimants.
The weeks being paid are: July 26 through August 1; August 2 through August 8; and August 9 through August 15. If funds remain nationwide after August 15, states will be able to request additional funds to continue payments on a weekly basis until the $44 billion nationwide allocation is exhausted.