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Year 2 application closed June 2, 2025 at 5 PM; awards announced July 1, 2025 for the August 2025-July 2026 funding period. No current open cycle found.
Workers' Rights Enforcement Grant Program is sponsored by California Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO). This statewide initiative provides funding to public prosecutors in California to combat wage theft, strengthen enforcement of labor laws, and end exploitative workplace practices.
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Workers' Rights Enforcement Grant Labor Commissioner's Office Workers' Rights Enforcement Grant The Labor Commissioner's Office is excited to announce it is now accepting Workers' Rights Enforcement Grant applications for Year 2 (August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026). Do not miss this important opportunity to fight wage theft and help transform harmful workplace practices! The deadline to submit your Year 2 application is June 2, 2025 .
The state has allocated $18 million to the Department of Industrial Relations, to administer this grant application. There will be two annual grant award cycles totaling $8,550,000 each in 2024-2025 (Year 1) and 2025-2026 (Year 2) to eligible public prosecutors. A “public prosecutor” is a district attorney, city attorney, county council or any other city or county prosecutor who has established a workers’ rights enforcement program.
A maximum of $750,000 per applicant per year may be awarded, on a competitive basis. All applications will be considered public documents and subject to a Public Records Request. Grant funds can only be used for staff salaries and benefits.
No other items will be funded, other than the noted annual audit costs. Year 2 Grant Application Timeframe August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 Email questions to WageTheftGrant@dir. ca.
gov Application Proposals Due: Email to WageTheftGrant@dir. ca. gov by 5 PM on June 2, 2025 Application Awards Announcement: Application Funding Period: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026 Due October 30, 2026.
Up to 5% of grant award can be used to pay for this audit. Year 1 Grant Application Timeframe August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 Email questions to WageTheftGrant@dir. ca.
gov Application Proposals Due: Email to WageTheftGrant@dir. ca. gov by 5 PM on April 1, 2024 Application Awards Announcement: Application Funding Period: August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025 Due October 31, 2025.
Up to 5% of grant award can be used to pay for this audit. Year 1 Funding for August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025: Year 2 Funding for August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026: $750,000 per year per recipient Staff Salaries/Benefits and Annual Audit Costs Please review the following items and information which are required to complete your application: Completed forms and responses to all questions. The Grant Application must not exceed 10 pages.
The required Progress Report and Annual Impact Report must not exceed 5 pages each. All inquiries and/or submissions should be sent via email to WageTheftGrant@dir. ca.
gov . Application Overview - Instruction - Year 2 (2025-2026) Application Contact Information Form, item 1 Narrative Questions, items 2-6 Progress and Annual Impact Reports, item 8 California Labor Commissioner’s Office announces second year of Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant program California Awards 17 Prosecutors $8.
55 Million to Prosecute Wage Theft Labor Commissioner's Office Judgment Enforcement Unit Bureau of Field Enforcement Electrician Certification Unit New Labor Laws in California Frequently asked questions License and Registration Search Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) Frequently asked questions License and Registration Search Locations, Contacts, and Hours of Operation Now Hiring: LCO Chief Counsel You can pay your bill online .
( Haga un pago en línea . ) The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recognizes the importance of communicating effectively with individuals, including those with limited English proficiency. DIR is making an effort to provide meaningful services for individuals that speak languages other than English.
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Contact DIR to request an interpreter over the phone: Workplace Safety and Health Labor Commissioner's Office Wages, breaks, retaliation and labor laws Division of Workers' Compensation Benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses Any other topic related to the Department of Industrial Relations
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: District Attorneys, City Attorneys, County Counsels in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $750,000 per year per recipient. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Workers' Rights Enforcement Grant Program is funded by California Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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