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Source checked as of September 18, 2026. Primary authority: EDD WSD16-15 and EDD’s current Active Directives list.
Check result: WSD16-15 remains active California guidance for Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance projects. These funds are intended for qualifying dislocation or extraordinary service needs that exceed ordinary local capacity; they are not a routine supplement to formula funds. Requests should be grounded in the eligible event, affected workers, existing-resource gap, service plan, budget, and applicable EDD approval and modification procedures. This AI-assisted brief does not receive human legal or compliance review. Official sources control.
WDB decision strip
| STATUS | ACTION | PRIMARY OWNER | CURRENT TIMING | IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINAL · ACTIVE | USE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROCESS | Rapid Response + Fiscal/Program Leadership | When local DW resources are insufficient for an eligible event | Dislocated Worker · Layoffs · Additional funding · Service capacity |
The bottom line
Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance is a targeted funding tool for eligible events that exceed ordinary local capacity. Local Areas should document the event, affected workers, resource gap, planned services, budget need, and why existing Dislocated Worker or Rapid Response resources cannot reasonably absorb the demand.
Official source: EDD WSD16-15 — Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance Projects
Additional Assistance is a targeted response when ordinary Dislocated Worker resources are not enough for an eligible dislocation—not a routine supplement to formula funds
WSD16-15 establishes California’s process for requesting Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance funding. It covers project justification, eligible circumstances, application and modification procedures, participant/service expectations, fiscal controls, and the evidence Local Areas need to show that additional state resources are necessary.
At a glance
Issued
December 28, 2016
Program
Dislocated Worker
Use
Extra resources for qualifying need
Participant code
241
Executive takeaway
A strong Additional Assistance request connects a specific dislocation or extraordinary service need to a credible service plan and budget. EDD should be able to see why local formula resources and other available funding are insufficient, who will be served, what services are needed, and how the Local Area will manage the project.
Evidence for a strong request
- Layoff/dislocation scale and affected-worker profile.
- Current DW formula balances, obligations, and other available resources.
- Expected enrollments and service/training needs.
- Employer, labor, partner, and Rapid Response coordination.
- A realistic budget and expenditure timeline.
- CalJOBS enrollment and grant-code procedures.
Planning principle: Do not wait until formula DW funds are exhausted to begin the analysis. A request is easier to defend when the Local Area can show the projected gap before service commitments fail.
Source basis
Primary source: EDD WSD16-15 — Dislocated Worker Additional Assistance Projects