Susan Harwood Targeted Topic Training Grants

The Susan Harwood Targeted Topic Training Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations to develop and conduct training and educational programs for small business employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of occupational safety and health hazards in their workplaces. The program aims to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Eligible applicants include qualifying labor unions, community-based and faith-based organizations, employer associations, and state or local government-supported institutions of higher education. The maximum award for a Targeted Topic Training grant is $160,000, and the program funding is for a 12-month period. Key aspects of the program include: • Developing and conducting training on targeted occupational safety and health topics • Informing workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the OSH Act • Providing training to small business employers and workers • Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, labor unions, and state or local government-supported institutions of higher education • Maximum award of $160,000 • 12-month program funding period