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Workforce Safety Innovation Grant is sponsored by Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). This grant supports research and development of innovations in personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal protective technology (PPT) to improve workplace safety in Ohio.
Projects include developing digital twin technology to monitor worker movements, smart safety helmets with integrated sensors, and cloud-based platforms to assess and mitigate low back injuries.
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detailid=47a47ba4-8b9b-ef11-8ee2-00505680042e) * FIND CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES * HELPFUL TIPS FOR APPLYING * REVIEW PAST OPPORTUNITIES ## Workforce Safety Innovation Grant #### This funding opportunity is for reference only, registration closed on February 7, 2025 Opportunity Number WSIC FY26-27 Funding Organization State Opportunity Ohio Funding Opportunity Categories Workforce and Innovation Application Start Date November 8, 2024 Application End Date February 7, 2025 Project Start Date July 1, 2025 Project End Date June 30, 2027 Assistance Listing Number / CFDA #-na- Eligible Applicants Non-Profit, Universities, Colleges, Tech Schools Opportunity Details The Workforce Safety Innovation Grant, offering $30 million in funding through the Workforce Safety Innovation Center® (WSIC), is now open for applications!
This funding supports research and development of innovations in personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal protective technology (PPT) to improve workplace safety in Ohio. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be from an Ohio-based non-profit higher education institution or standalone research organization.
Application Process: To meet the requirements of the Workforce Safety Innovation Grant Application, eligible agencies must submit a Notice of Intent to Apply for Funding (NOIAF) (Form WSIC-1) along with a project abstract and all supplemental documentation by 5 p. m. ET, Dec.
13, 2024. Send these materials to BWCWSIC@bwc. ohio.
gov. After the NOIAF (WSIC-1) is approved, agencies will receive initial authorization for internet submission. More Informationhttps://info. bwc.
ohio. gov/for-employers/safety-services/workplace-safety-innovation-center/wsic-grant-application Award Ceiling$2,000,000. 00 ### Documents to be Submitted with Application _When applicable, instructions or templates will be provided in the Attachments section above.
Only PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel formats will be accepted. _
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Ohio-based non-profit higher education institutions or standalone research organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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