Missouri Employers Mutual Safety Grant Program

Missouri Employers Mutual Safety Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Employers Mutual Workers' Compensation Insurance. This program provides financial reimbursement for approved products and equipment that reduce injuries. It is available to policyholders of Missouri Employers Mutual Workers' Compensation Insurance.

Expand your safety program with a grant from MEM. Apply for a matching grant to enhance your safety initiatives. We believe funding should never stand in the way of keeping people safe.

That’s why we created the MEM Safety Grant program. MEM policyholders can apply for a grant to purchase and install equipment that enhances safety in the workplace. Our safety grants provide one-to-one matching funds.

That means for every dollar you spend on an approved project, we’ll match it — helping you double your investment on your most important and impactful safety projects . How does the MEM Safety Grant program work?

Applications are reviewed by our safety and risk experts based on the following criteria: Potential impact on the exposure Appropriateness of the intervention Claims history and claims potential What can I purchase with safety grant money? MEM Safety Grant funds may be used to purchase ergonomic, safety and/or industrial hygiene equipment directly impacting the safety of your employees.

The requested item(s) should address your experienced claims or one of your greatest exposures.

Safety grants may not* be used for: Any purchases prior to the application submission date (ordered, received, paid) Rented or leased equipment The expense of testing or trying out equipment (equipment for the purpose of training may be considered) Professional consultants or training or safety videos Salaries, wages, internal labor or the cost of preparing the application Extended warranties, subscription services or installation costs First aid supplies, AEDs or fire extinguishers Small PPE (gloves, glasses, vests, etc.) Building maintenance, signage, shelving, alarm systems or security cameras GPS, forward-only dash cameras or traffic cones *This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change.

What are one-to-one matching funds? MEM wants to help your safety investment go further. For every $1 you’re willing to invest, we’ll match it for approved safety initiatives from $500 to $10,000 for those selected to receive an award.

How do I qualify for a safety grant? The Safety Grant program is available to all MEM policyholders, regardless of claims history. To receive a safety grant, you must: Have an active MEM policy from the application date through the award date.

Be current on all balances owed to MEM. Demonstrate the need for specific safety intervention through a properly completed application. Have not reached the maximum of $10,000 during the current calendar year.

When can I apply for a safety grant? We will accept grant applications on an ongoing basis and either approve or decline requests the following month. Ex.

Applications received June 1 – June 30 will be notified of a decision by July 31*. * The application decision date may be extended due to high application volume. Once the safety grant budget has been depleted for the year, we will stop accepting applications until the following January.

In January, we will reconvene the application process and reset available safety grant funds. To view the amount of funding remaining at any point in the year, visit the grant website . What information do I need to apply?

Be prepared to share specific information, such as: Photos/videos of how work is currently being done Claims data related to injury type Training plan for proposed equipment Specific information on requested items, including a vendor quote Is an MEM Safety Grant taxable? A safety grant award from MEM may be taxable. We’ll send you a Form 1099.

Please speak to your tax professional before applying. How are safety grant winners selected? MEM’s Safety Grant Review Committee evaluates applications submitted each month.

This committee is made up of safety and risk experts with more than 20 years of experience improving workplace safety. The committee is provided each application without any identifying information. They evaluate the proposed intervention in several areas including: Potential impact on the exposure Appropriateness of the intervention Claims history and potential exposure View past safety grant winners .

What happens after I’ve been approved? Winners have 365 days to purchase the approved item(s). Prior to applying for a safety grant, applicants should verify their ability to acquire the requested items within this time frame.

Once you’ve made your purchase, complete the reimbursement request form and submit supporting documentation to MEM. After the form is approved, we’ll notify you within 30 days to provide details on check reimbursement and post-award reporting. What is expected of me after I receive an MEM Safety Grant?

Learning more about your safety initiative will help us better understand how to invest in future safety grants. We ask grant recipients to: Monitor any claims data related to the safety grant award. Complete a case study related to your awarded equipment six to nine months post-implementation with the assistance of your Safety and Risk Consultant.

Continue to track employee count, near misses, productivity or quality changes and employee feedback in the area where the grant equipment was implemented for two years post-implementation. Who can I contact if I need help with my application? You can contact Safety and Risk Services at safetygrants@mem-ins.

com or 1. 888. 499.

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