Community Outreach and Education Fund (COEF)
The City of Seattle’s COEF funds community organizations to educate and support vulnerable workers and employers about local labor laws and fair workplace standards.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent cycles: ~$3 million total per 24-month period; individual awards typically range from ~$147,500 to $550,000 per organization.
Summary: Supports community-based organizations to educate Seattle workers and employers about local labor laws and promote fair workplace standards.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are subject to change.
Description
The Community Outreach and Education Fund (COEF) is designed to build capacity among community-based organizations to deliver outreach, education, and support services about Seattle’s labor standards. The fund aims to increase awareness, understanding, and compliance with local labor laws, particularly among workers and employers at higher risk for labor standards violations. Organizations funded through COEF deliver culturally relevant, accessible, and language-specific outreach, with a focus on low-wage workers, workers of color, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ workers, youth, and other vulnerable populations. Activities may include intake, counseling, complaint resolution, and referral services.
