California 2025-2026 23G state plan grant application

California's Department of Industrial Relations received a $29.586 million Block Grant award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health State Program (CFDA 17.503), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds California's comprehensive state occupational safety and health program, which operates "at least as effective" as the federal OSHA program. The grant supports a full range of workplace safety and health services, including workplace inspections, issuance of citations, provision of compliance assistance, development of occupational safety and health standards, and related enforcement and outreach activities designed to protect California workers and employers across the state.

As a federally approved state plan grantee, the Department of Industrial Relations delivers these services directly without utilizing subcontractors. The award represents California's annual renewal under a continuing federal grant program that permits indefinite renewal provided the state maintains compliance with effectiveness requirements. The grant is subject to standard federal record retention obligations extending three years beyond grant closeout or final audit, whichever is later, and funding is distributed through the Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System.