FY 2025 Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) for Early Earthquake Warning (EEW) Grant Program CFO
🏛 Governor's Office of Emergency Services (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations (CBOs) serving workers in California. Eligible recipients include labor organizations, occupational health centers, agricultural associations, and similar entities committed to workplace education and outreach.
The program funds organizations conducting education and outreach on workplace protections. This includes safety, wage theft prevention, workers' compensation, and anti-retaliation rights.
Geographic scope is California only. The program prioritizes rural and underserved areas. It serves workers regardless of immigration status across high-risk industries like agriculture, food processing, hospitality, and manufacturing.
Organizations must demonstrate capacity to deliver multilingual outreach and collaborate with community partners to reach vulnerable workers.
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Program description
Incident or disaster early warning for community and public using streaming services
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Detailed project narrative describing outreach activities and target populations
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation (staff qualifications, past experience)
- Letters of support from community partners and collaborating organizations
- Proof of nonprofit or eligible organization status
- Plan for multilingual materials and accessibility
Program contact
- 📧 NGWSgrantprogram@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-650-218-9422
FAQ
Who can apply for CWOP funding?
Nonprofits, CBOs, labor organizations, occupational health centers, and agricultural associations. You must serve workers in California and demonstrate outreach capacity.
What activities are eligible?
Workshops, seminars, and direct outreach on workplace protections. Eligible topics include safety hazards, wage theft, workers' compensation, paid leave, and anti-retaliation rights.
Is this program California-only?
Yes. The program serves California workers and prioritizes rural and underserved areas within the state.
What is the typical award range?
Grants range from $200,000 to $500,000 for the project period. No cost sharing is required.
Are multilingual materials required?
Yes. The program requires outreach materials in multiple languages to serve California's diverse workforce.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on reaching workers in high-risk industries identified by the state (agriculture, food processing, hospitality, warehouse, garment, manufacturing, residential care).
- Emphasize multilingual capacity and partnerships with CBOs, labor groups, and occupational health centers in your proposal.
- Highlight experience with underserved and rural worker populations, including undocumented workers.
- Document specific workplace protection topics your organization will prioritize (wage theft, heat illness, workers' compensation, etc.).
- Show concrete plans for interactive outreach: workshops, seminars, and direct engagement activities rather than education materials alone.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations lack demonstrated partnerships with CBOs, labor groups, or other community agencies. Proposals without clear multilingual outreach capacity or experience serving immigrant workers are weaker. Applicants without specific focus on identified high-risk industries or rural underserved areas miss the program's core priorities.
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