Opportunity Information: Apply for SHTG FY 17 01
The Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2017 (Targeted Topics) is a competitive discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It operates under Section 21(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and traces back to OSHA's discretionary grant efforts first established in 1978. In 1997, the program was renamed to honor Susan Harwood, a former director of OSHA's Office of Risk Assessment. The central purpose of the program is to expand high-quality safety and health training by funding nonprofit organizations to create and deliver education that helps small business employers and workers recognize workplace hazards, understand how to avoid or control them, and prevent injuries and illnesses. A major emphasis is also placed on communicating workers' rights and employers' responsibilities under the OSH Act, so training is not only technical but also reinforces legal protections and compliance expectations.
For fiscal year 2017, OSHA announced about $10.5 million available to support new Susan Harwood Training Grants, with the expectation of making multiple awards under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The FOA is structured around a one-year project period: funded activities must be carried out over a 12-month term that begins no later than September 30, 2017, and ends on September 30, 2018. This timeline signals that projects are expected to be ready for rapid startup, with deliverables such as training sessions, outreach, and/or completed educational products produced within a single program year.
The opportunity includes two main funding levels tied to the type of work proposed. For Targeted Topic Training grants, the award amount is capped at $155,000, reflecting projects focused on developing and delivering training around specific occupational safety and health topics. For Training and Education Material Development grants, the award cap is $50,000, intended for organizations that are primarily producing training curricula, instructor guides, participant materials, or other educational resources rather than conducting extensive training delivery. OSHA anticipated a substantial number of awards overall (the source information indicates an expectation of around 150 awards), suggesting that the program is designed to spread funding across many organizations and communities rather than concentrating funds into a small number of very large projects.
Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit and mission-driven entities that can credibly reach workers and small employers, particularly in settings where training access is limited. Eligible applicants include qualifying labor unions; community-based and faith-based organizations; employer associations that are not part of a state or local government; state or local government-supported institutions of higher education; and several categories of Native and tribal entities, including Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, and Native Hawaiian organizations. In practice, this eligibility list reflects OSHA's intent to fund organizations with trusted relationships in workplaces and communities, including those that can reach vulnerable, underserved, or hard-to-reach worker populations.
Administratively, this is a federal grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) categorized as discretionary funding, with the program identified under CFDA number 17.502. The funding opportunity number is SHTG FY 17 01, and the original application closing date was August 28, 2017. Overall, the program is best understood as a capacity-building and direct-service training investment: it supports organizations that can translate occupational safety and health requirements into practical, worker-centered training that reduces hazards, improves compliance, and strengthens awareness of workplace rights and responsibilities.Apply for SHTG FY 17 01
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2017, (Targeted Topics)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.502.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-07-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-08-28. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2017 (Targeted Topics)
What is the Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2017 (Targeted Topics)?
The Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2017 (Targeted Topics) is a competitive discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It funds safety and health training efforts intended to help small business employers and workers recognize workplace hazards, learn how to avoid or control them, and prevent injuries and illnesses.
Which federal agency runs this grant program?
The program is run by OSHA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
What law authorizes the Susan Harwood Training Grant program?
The program operates under Section 21(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the OSH Act).
Why is the program called the Susan Harwood Training Grant?
In 1997, the program was renamed to honor Susan Harwood, who served as a director of OSHA's Office of Risk Assessment.
When did OSHA's discretionary grant efforts begin?
The grant efforts that preceded and informed this program trace back to discretionary grant activities first established in 1978.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to expand high-quality occupational safety and health training by funding nonprofit organizations to create and deliver education that helps workers and small business employers identify hazards, understand how to control them, and prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
Does the program also cover workers' rights and employer responsibilities?
Yes. A major emphasis is placed on communicating workers' rights and employers' responsibilities under the OSH Act. The training is intended to be both practical/technical and reinforced by legal protections and compliance expectations.
How much funding was available under the FY 2017 announcement?
OSHA announced about $10.5 million available to support new Susan Harwood Training Grants for fiscal year 2017, with the expectation of making multiple awards under the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
What is the project period for funded activities?
The FOA uses a one-year project period. Funded activities must be carried out over a 12-month term that begins no later than September 30, 2017, and ends on September 30, 2018.
What does the timeline suggest about how quickly projects must start?
Because the project period is limited to a single year and must start no later than September 30, 2017, the FOA signals that funded projects are expected to be ready for rapid startup, with deliverables produced within that program year.
What types of grants (funding levels) are available under this opportunity?
The opportunity includes two main funding levels tied to the type of work proposed: (1) Targeted Topic Training grants and (2) Training and Education Material Development grants.
What is the maximum award amount for Targeted Topic Training grants?
For Targeted Topic Training grants, the award amount is capped at $155,000.
What is the maximum award amount for Training and Education Material Development grants?
For Training and Education Material Development grants, the award amount is capped at $50,000.
What is the difference between Targeted Topic Training and Material Development grants?
Targeted Topic Training grants focus on developing and delivering training around specific occupational safety and health topics. Material Development grants are intended for organizations that primarily produce training curricula, instructor guides, participant materials, or other educational resources rather than conducting extensive training delivery.
How many awards did OSHA expect to make?
The source information indicates an expectation of around 150 awards, suggesting the program is designed to spread funding across many organizations and communities.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit and mission-driven entities that can credibly reach workers and small employers, particularly where training access is limited. Eligible applicants include qualifying labor unions; community-based and faith-based organizations; employer associations that are not part of a state or local government; state or local government-supported institutions of higher education; and multiple categories of Native and tribal entities.
Which Native and tribal entities are listed as eligible?
The FOA eligibility list includes Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Are employer associations eligible?
Yes. Employer associations that are not part of a state or local government are included in the list of eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. State or local government-supported institutions of higher education are included as eligible applicants.
What kinds of organizations does OSHA intend to reach through this program?
The eligibility categories reflect OSHA's intent to fund organizations with trusted relationships in workplaces and communities, including organizations that can reach vulnerable, underserved, or hard-to-reach worker populations.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a federal grant.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant program?
It is categorized as discretionary funding and described as a competitive discretionary grant program.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is identified under CFDA number 17.502.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SHTG FY 17 01.
What was the application closing date for this opportunity?
The original application closing date was August 28, 2017.
What kinds of deliverables are expected within the project year?
The FOA description indicates deliverables such as training sessions, outreach activities, and/or completed educational products produced within the single program year.
How should this program be understood at a high level?
It is best understood as a capacity-building and direct-service training investment that supports organizations able to translate occupational safety and health requirements into practical, worker-centered training that reduces hazards, improves compliance, and strengthens awareness of workplace rights and responsibilities.
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