Michigan Opens Safety Grants of Up to $5,000
MIOSHA announces $500,000 in matching funds for qualifying workplace safety improvements.
Michigan small businesses with 250 employees or fewer can investigate a new round of workplace safety funding. In an October 14 announcement, MIOSHA said its Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health program offers a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $5,000 for qualifying equipment and associated training.
The agency announced $500,000 in available funding. A matching grant does not mean every purchase is covered or every applicant will receive an award. Employers need to review the current guidelines and establish eligibility before relying on the money in a purchasing plan.
The practical starting point is a specific workplace hazard and a proposed improvement. A focused request should explain what workers encounter, how the equipment will address the problem and how employees will learn to use it correctly.
What readers can do next
Visit the grant information linked in the announcement or call the listed grant administrator at 517-647-3155. Ask about eligible costs, approval timing, required matching funds and documentation before ordering equipment.