(1) An employer may apply for one small business assistance grant based on an employee taking leave under pandemic leave assistance.

(2) An application for a small business grant for an employee taking leave under pandemic leave assistance does not count toward an employer's maximum number of applications for small business grants permitted under RCW 50A.24.010(4).

(3) An employer may not use additional grant applications permitted under RCW 50A.24.010(4) to receive more than one grant for an employee taking leave under pandemic leave assistance.

(4) The application process for a small business grant for an employee taking leave under pandemic leave assistance must follow the same process as described in WAC 192-560-020.