The Susan Harwood Training Grant Program provides funding to organizations to create and deliver training on workplace safety and health. This grant is specifically for developing instructor-led training on OSHA-specified topics to help small business employers and workers understand workplace hazards and safety responsibilities.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can develop and conduct training programs on occupational safety and health. It's open to any organization, as the eligibility is unrestricted. Ideal applicants are those with experience in workplace safety training.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting multiple applications for this or other Harwood funding opportunities
- Proposing more than two OSHA-specified training topics
- Not acknowledging receipt and acceptance of the notice of award documents
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal outlining training program
- Budget plan up to $215,000
- Proof of organizational capability to conduct training
- List of OSHA-specified topics to be addressed
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Only one grant award per organization per fiscal year
- Ensure the proposal addresses no more than two OSHA-specified topics
- Funds are only obligated upon acceptance of the award notice
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization, as the eligibility is unrestricted. This means any entity capable of developing and conducting occupational safety and health training is eligible to apply. There are no specific restrictions on the type of organization, allowing a wide range of applicants, including non-profits, educational institutions, and private entities.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can develop and conduct training programs on occupational safety and health. It's open to any organization, as the eligibility is unrestricted. Ideal applicants are those with experience in workplace safety training.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting multiple applications for this or other Harwood funding opportunities
- Proposing more than two OSHA-specified training topics
- Not acknowledging receipt and acceptance of the notice of award documents
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and conduct instructor-led training programs on workplace safety and health, focusing on specific OSHA-specified topics. The training should help small business employers and workers understand workplace hazards, controls, and safety responsibilities.
Total Program Funding
$12,787,000
Expected Awards
100
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 31, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review OSHA-specified training topics
- Develop a comprehensive training proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Register or update registration in SAM
- Submit application by July 31, 2026