Training and Educational Materials Development
ID: 355143Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (DOL-OSHA)

Award Range

$0 - $75K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

www.osha.gov/harwoodgrants
Timeline
    Description

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Training and Educational Materials Development" aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations in developing training programs for small business employers and workers. The grant seeks to enhance workplace safety by providing hazard awareness and control training to disadvantaged and underserved workers, particularly in high-hazard industries, and requires applicants to propose new training materials that meet OSHA's specified topics. With an estimated total program funding of $12,787,000 and a maximum award of $75,000 per grant, applications are due by July 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. eastern time, and interested parties can direct inquiries to HarwoodGrants@dol.gov.

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