FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program – Targeted Topic Training
🏛 Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to develop and deliver OSHA workplace safety training. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, OSHA-approved state programs, on-site consultation programs, and OSHA Training Institute Education Centers. Organizations must propose instructor-led training on OSHA-specified topics. Each organization may receive only one Harwood grant per fiscal year, regardless of how many eligible roles they hold.
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Program description
Under the authority of Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established its discretionary grant program in 1978. In 1997, OSHA renamed the program in honor of the late Susan Harwood, former director of the OSHA Office of Risk Assessment. The grant program offers eligible organizations the opportunity to compete annually for funding so they may develop and conduct training and educational programs for small business employers and workers. The Susan Harwood Training Grant Program supports eligible organizations’ efforts to provide occupational safety and health training. These organizations train eligible workers and employers about workplace hazards, hazard avoidance, controls, worker rights, and employer responsibilities under the OSH Act.
The FY 2026 federal appropriations authorize OSHA to announce the availability of $12,787,000 in funding for new Susan Harwood Training Program grants. Applications submitted in response to this NOFO compete for a Targeted Topic Training grant. Applicants must propose developing and conducting instructor-led training addressing no more than two of the OSHA-specified training topics. This grant program restricts organizations to one grant award per fiscal year. If an organization submits multiple applications for this or other Harwood funding opportunities, OSHA will review the last viable application package submitted.
Funding is for a 12-month performance period beginning on September 30, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027. The maximum for a Targeted Topic Training grant award is $215,000. OSHA expects to award multiple grants under this competitive NOFO. This NOFO does not establish any funding obligations. Selected applicants will receive a notice of award. Funds are obligated when a grant recipient acknowledges receipt and accepts the notice of award documents.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing training development and delivery
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organization qualifications and relevant experience
- Organizational chart or leadership information
- Letters of support or commitment from partners
Program contact
- 👤 Aleksandr Krivitskiy Grant Specialist
- 📧 HarwoodGrants@dol.gov
- 📞 202-693-2423
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 17.502 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$950,000
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$950,000
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$950,000
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$950,000
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$950,000
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$599,554
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$525,000
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$504,119
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$500,000
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$450,000
Top States by Funding
- IL 8 awards $2.4M
- NJ 11 awards $2.2M
- CA 8 awards $2.1M
- DC 12 awards $2.0M
- TX 10 awards $1.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 17.502). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $12,787,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,787,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $12,787,000 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply?
Nonprofits, colleges, universities, OSHA-approved state programs, on-site consultation programs, and OTI Education Centers are eligible. Each organization can only win one grant per year, even if it qualifies under multiple categories.
What training topics must I address?
You must develop and conduct instructor-led training on no more than two OSHA-specified training topics from the program's target list.
How much can I request?
The maximum award is $215,000. The full program has $12,787,000 available with multiple expected awards.
What is the project timeline?
Funded projects run 12 months, from September 30, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The application deadline is July 31, 2026.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This is a fully funded grant with no cost-sharing requirement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your training on no more than two OSHA-specified topics to keep scope manageable and competitive.
- Emphasize how your organization will reach small business employers and workers effectively.
- Detail your instructor qualifications and teaching methods for workplace safety training.
- Show clear alignment with OSHA priorities around hazard recognition, controls, and worker rights.
- Submit only one application per fiscal year; if you submit multiple, OSHA will review only your last complete package.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing training on more than two OSHA-specified topics. Submitting multiple applications without understanding only the final one will be reviewed. Failing to demonstrate experience training small employers or workers on occupational safety topics.
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