OpportunityTitle: Susan Harwood Training Grant Program FY 2010
CategoryExplanation: Safety and Health Training and Education
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Nonprofit organizations, including qualifying labor unions and community-based and faith-based organizations that are not an agency of a State or local government are eligible to apply.  Additionally, State or local governmentsupported institutions of higher education are eligible to apply in accordance with 29 CFR part 95.  Eligible organizations can apply independently for funding or in partnership with other eligible organizations, but in such a case, the  lead organization must be identified. Sub-grants are not authorized. Subcontracts, if any, must be awarded in accordance with 29 CFR 95.40&#150;48, including OMB circulars requiring full and open competition for procurement transactions, to the maximum extent practicable.    A 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, as described in 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4), that engages in lobbying activities will not be eligible for the receipt of Federal funds constituting an award, grant or loan. See 1 U.S.C. 1611.     Applicants other than State or local government supported institutions of higher education will be required to submit evidence of nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Description: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the availability of $8 million in competitive safety and health training grants to assist nonprofit organizations in developing their capacity to provide occupational safety and health training, education and other related services to workers and employers. Two types of Capacity Building grant awards may be made: 1) Pilot grants and 2) Developmental grants. Pilot grants will assist organizations who need time to assess needs and formulate a plan before moving ahead with a full scale safety and health education program. Developmental grants will assist organizations that have already established the capacity to provide occupational safety and health training and related assistance to their constituents and are seeking to expand and develop their capacity to offer these services.A separate solicitation for Targeted Topics will be forthcoming.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: E-mail questions to:
GrantorContactText: Linda Vosburgh &lt;br/&gt;Program Analyst, tel: 847-759-7700 &lt;br/&gt;  &lt;br/&gt;or &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Jim Barnes &lt;br/&gt;Director, Office of Training and Educational Programs, tel: 847-759-7700 &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;