As required by the Workplace Rights Grant Program Act of 2021, to be eligible for a grant under this RFA, the community-based organization applicant must:

• Demonstrate in its application that it is well qualified to engage in the types of activities which will be funded, in whole or in part, by the grant;
• Specify in its grant application the planned staff, schedule, format, and intended audience of the activities it plans to provide and provide a summary of the content of any worker education that will be carried out during the grant period; and,
• Have the capacity to provide free legal services if applying to be a legal services provider.

In addition, to be eligible for Program grant funds, a community-based organization that is not a legal services provider shall demonstrate that it possesses at least 3 years’ experience: (1) conducting outreach to and establishing working relationships with significant numbers of eligible individuals; and (2) working on or assisting workers to secure rights under employment laws. A community-based organization that does not satisfy the first requirement above may receive a Program grant if it applies in partnership with a community-based organization that meets the requirements of both requirements.

The applicant must also meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicant must be designated as a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organization by the
• Applicant must be designated as an IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) entity and be in good standing with the Government of the District of Columbia and IRS.
• Applicant must be headquartered in the District of Columbia.
• Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial ability to meet payroll for program staff for at least thirty days if payments under the grant are delayed or a financial penalty for inadequate performance is Applicant may request an advance payment following OAG’s policy to avoid payroll issues.
• Applicant must be able to show ability to comply with data and reporting requirements.

Role of OAG

Monitoring, Fiscal, and Administrative

OAG will provide regular program monitoring, reviewing programmatic aspects of the program to ensure adherence to the grant agreement and scope of services as well as effective implementation of the program.

OAG will oversee and direct fiscal and administrative matters, including receiving and reviewing reports from the CBO; reviewing, processing, and ensuring payment of approved CBO invoices; monitoring program budgets and expenditures; tracking and documenting personnel changes and actions; ensuring provision of staff training and support services; and generally ensuring compliance with the terms of the grant agreement.

Role of the CBO

Program Implementation, Quality Control, and Personnel

The grantee is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Workplace Rights Grant Program, collection of required program data, program oversight, and regular periodic review of program data and program performance.

The grantee is responsible for hiring, managing, and supporting all program staff, subject to OAG grant monitoring oversight. In addition, the grantee will ensure that all elements and activities of the program operate successfully per the requirements of this RFA and the grant agreement. The successful grantee will work with the community to strengthen collaboration by promoting the program to ensure District employees know if its existence and resources available to them.