FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Targeted Topic Training

The Susan Harwood Training Grant Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and was established to support occupational safety and health education for workers and employers, particularly in small businesses and high hazard industries. Originally created in 1978 and later renamed in honor of Susan Harwood, the program provides competitive discretionary grants to organizations with demonstrated expertise in workplace safety training. The program is designed to improve workplace conditions by educating workers on hazard recognition, prevention strategies, and their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The FY Targeted Topic Training funding opportunity invites eligible organizations to develop and deliver instructor led training programs focused on specific OSHA identified safety topics. Applicants must select no more than two topics from a predefined list that includes areas such as fall protection, electrical hazards, confined spaces, and chemical safety. The program emphasizes reaching underserved populations, including workers facing barriers to training access and those in industries with high injury or fatality rates. Training must be delivered in person and must incorporate worker rights and employer responsibilities, including whistleblower protections. Funding for this opportunity is competitive, with a total program allocation of over twelve million dollars and individual awards capped at two hundred fifteen thousand dollars. The grant supports a twelve month performance period beginning at the end of September and concluding the following year. While cost sharing is not required, applicants may include voluntary non federal contributions, which must be documented and managed under the same compliance standards as federal funds. Administrative costs are capped at twenty five percent of the total budget, and all expenditures must align with federal cost principles and OSHA program requirements. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, OSHA approved State Plans, On Site Consultation programs, and OSHA Training Institute Education Centers. Ineligible applicants include individuals, for profit entities, and certain government agencies not authorized under OSHA statutes. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to conduct adult training, recruit participants, manage federal funds, and evaluate training outcomes. The program places strong emphasis on measurable results, requiring grantees to conduct evaluations and maintain detailed documentation of training effectiveness. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov and include a comprehensive package consisting of standard federal forms, a technical proposal, a detailed budget, and supporting documentation. Applicants must also maintain active registration in the System for Award Management. The technical proposal requires detailed descriptions of organizational experience, staffing qualifications, training plans, and projected outcomes. OSHA evaluates applications based on criteria including organizational capacity, quality of the work plan, and budget justification. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is July 31, 2026, with submissions required by late evening Eastern Time. OSHA anticipates announcing awards before the end of September, with funded projects beginning immediately thereafter. Applicants are encouraged to allow sufficient time for registration and submission processes, as late or incomplete applications are not considered. Questions regarding the funding opportunity may be directed to the program email or phone contact provided by OSHA, and additional guidance is available through Grants.gov support resources. This funding opportunity is part of an annual grant cycle, and OSHA conducts ongoing monitoring of funded projects through reporting requirements, site visits, and performance evaluations. Grantees are required to submit quarterly and final reports detailing progress and outcomes. The program aims to create sustainable improvements in workplace safety by equipping workers and employers with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent injuries and illnesses across a wide range of industries.

Ensure training projections are realistic aligned with OSHA priorities and include strong evaluation methods demonstrating measurable impact