The Ministry of Finance (of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago) is inviting Members of the Public who had their Jobs and Sources of Income affected (either Suspended or Terminated) resulting from the latest Public Restrictions implemented in May (2021), to apply for the Salary Relief Grant (SRG), a COVID-19 Relief Measure.

The Salary Relief Grant (for persons in the formal/NIS system) will be administered by the Ministry of Finance in the amount of $1,500.00 (for those affected from May 1st) or $1000.00 (for those affected from May 8th) in the month of May 2021 only.


How do you qualify?

  1. Did you suffer job or income loss in May 2021?

  2. Were you employed in one of the following sectors:

    • Food/Restaurant Services

    • Cinemas/Entertainment

    • Amusement Parks/Tour Operators

    • Casinos/Members Clubs

    • Retail Outlets

    • Night Clubs

    • Gaming/Betting Houses

    • Sporting Facilities

    • Pre-Care/Day care

  3. Do you have a National insurance number (NIS)?

If YES to all, then you can Apply for the Salary Relief Grant!

NOTICE: It is to be noted that Salary Relief Grant being issued by the Ministry of Finance is different from the Income Support Grant that is being issued by the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, and of utmost importance, Applicants are strongly cautioned against, and MUST NOT apply for BOTH the Salary Relief Grant and the Income Support Grant.


How to apply?

Step 1: for Starting New Application go directly to "https://portal.finance.gov.tt/registration" or Click here - this Link takes you directly to the Registration Page (of the Ministry's Website)

Note: The Link "https://portal.finance.gov.tt" takes you to the initiate Webpage starting with the Ministry's Advertisement. To visit Click here.

Step 2: Fill out the Online Application Form. The Questions and Information required (as at Wednesday 19th May 2021) are as follows:

  • What is your citizenship status?

  • Did you lose employment (suspended or terminated) as a result of the Covid Pandemic restrictions enforced in May 2021?

  • Do you have an NIS Number?

  • In what sector were you most recently employed? (a formal Letter from your Former Employer will be required as proof)

  • First and Last Name

  • E-mail (an E-mail Address can only be used once to apply on this ePortal)

  • Password and Password Confirm

  • Confirmation will be required that the information provided is correct, and agreement to the Terms of use of the Portal

Step 3: Scan and Upload your Supporting Documents

Step 4: Submit and receive your Confirmation E-mail


For further assistance you may:

  • Call the Salary Relief Grant Hotline at 800-6774; or

  • E-mail: salaryreliefgrant@gov.tt by Clicking here.


Note: Persons are advised that the Application Process is strictly Online only.

Applications for the Salary Relief Grant open from Tuesday 18th May and close at Monday 31st May, 2021 at midnight.