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To qualify, an employer must meet the following conditions. Has been in business for at least two years. Has at least one employee to create the employer/employee relationship.
Has workers' compensation insurance. Has had an on-site hazard survey conducted by a qualified safety professional and a written report of the findings and recommendations to reduce the risk of injury or illness to employees, including for: specific safety practices or equipment; training for purchased equipment; and tuition reimbursement.
A qualified safety professional includes: a Minnesota OSHA Compliance investigator; a Minnesota OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation consultant; an in-house safety and health committee (note: if completing a hazard survey in-house, a completed hazard survey and a copy of the safety committee's meeting minutes that document the discussion of the hazard survey and the recommedations being made must be provided ); a workers' compensation insurance underwriter (note: an underwriter may sign-off on a loss-control representative's written hazard survey to meet this qualification); a person under contract with the Assigned Risk Plan.
Has the knowledge and experience to complete the project and is committed to its implementation. Is able to complete the project within 120 days of a fully executed contract. A fully executed contract is signed by all parties.
No project can begin before a contract is signed by all parties. Invoices dated before the date of the fully executed contract will exclude those items from grant eligibility. To qualify, the project must be supported by all public entities involved and comply with federal, state and local regulations where applicable.
Costs eligible for program participation are all or part of the cost of: purchasing and installing recommended safety or health equipment; training for purchased equipment; tuition reimbursement; the cost of operating or maintaining safety or health equipment; and purchasing or renting real property, if necessary, to meet criteria established by the on-site safety and health survey.
The costs of automobiles, weapons or personnel (such as salary and benefits) will not be covered by these grants. If your grant is approved, you will be notified in writing of the specific approval. Whether we approve your grant application or not, in no way diminishes, delays or absolves you of any obligation to abate safety and health hazards.
When a project is complete, the applicant must submit a certificate of completion form, with invoices and proof of payment, to the grants administrator, to initiate issuance of the grant. An employer that has received a grant for a particular worksite will not be eligible to receive another grant for that worksite during the two years after the date of their award. Contact MNOSHA Workplace Safety Consultation at dli.
grants@state. mn. us , 651-284-5060 or 800-657-3776.
FAQs about the Safety Grant Program Priority industries : Some industries that are a current focus of Minnesota OSHA have been assigned added priority for a safety grant. State rules governing the Safety Grant Program: Minnesota Rules 5203. 0010 through 5203.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employers in Minnesota with at least one employee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Safety Grant Program is funded by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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