The Philadelphia Office of Worker Protections (OWP) is now accepting applications for the fourth cohort of its Community Outreach and Education Fund (COEF).
Following the success of last year’s Community Outreach and Education Fund (COEF), which extended worker outreach to communities around Philadelphia, OWP will award a total of $100,000 distributed between four to six trusted organizations.
Funding available
Selected Community Programming Partners will receive grants ranging from $16,000 to $25,000.
Partners will create and deliver programs that educate community members about worker protections. Programs may include:
- Community workshops or training series
- Certificate programs
- Worker rights lessons added to existing programs
- Online training opportunities
Partners will develop materials during the winter and run community programs through June 2027.
Who can apply?
Organizations must:
- Be located in Philadelphia
- Serve communities affected by Philadelphia labor laws
- Be a trusted and established organization in their community
- Be an eligible nonprofit, community organization, institution, or fiscally sponsored group
Individuals and sole proprietors are not eligible.
Important dates
- Application deadline: November 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm
- Award notifications: December 2026
- Required orientation: December 2026 or January 2027
