Workplace Safety & Infrastructure Assistance
Review details of over 20 state and organization funded grant programs with initiatives focused on improving public and private entities in need of equipment upgrades and more. Talk to our informed representatives to verify eligibility, review machine options and start an application for your workplace. Let government and insurers provide valuable assistance for your business!
| State | Program Name | Administering Agency | Funding Details | Eligibility Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (All States) | Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program | USDA Rural Development | Varies | Rural public entities/nonprofits. Essential rural facilities, including equipment purchases. Grants for low-income communities. |
| California | Cal/OSHA Grants Consultation Service | California Department of Industrial Relations | Varies (~$5,000 – $25,000) | Funds safety interventions and training, less equipment-focused but supports hazard reduction. Employers in high-hazard industries, schools less commonly eligible. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Connecticut | Safety Grant Program | Workers’ Compensation Trust | Up to $15,000 per member, total funding pool of $500,000 | Employers with workers’ comp coverage. For projects to improve or implement employee safety or loss control efforts for the organization. Annual application period varies. |
| Florida | CareerSource Florida Training Grants (Incumbent Worker/Quick Response Training) | CareerSource Florida | Up to 100% reimbursement for training costs, equipment limited to training-related items (not general safety purchases) | Employee skills training, including safety modules, may cover related equipment costs for training purposes (e.g., tools for hands-on safety instruction). Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Florida | Florida Job Growth Grant Fund | Florida Department of Commerce | Varies (up to $1M+ for large projects) | Workforce training and public infrastructure improvements, equipment funding possible if tied to job creation or training programs. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Florida | Florida Municipal Insurance Trust’s Safety Grant Program | Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, Florida League of Cities | Varies (up to $6,000), 1:1 matching | Helps FMIT members pay for safety and health-related resources to help eliminate, reduce or control exposure to loss. Applications processed quarterly, based on policy. |
| Georgia | Safety and Liability Management Grant Program | Georgia Municipal Association Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund | Non-matching grants, first-come first-served basis | Training, equipment, and services to improve employee safety and reduce claims for municipalities (limited to municipal members). |
| Illinois | IPRF Grant Program | Illinois Public Risk Fund | Varies, non-matching grants for members | Safety and loss prevention for municipalities and public agencies, may include equipment for risk reduction. |
| Iowa | Governor’s School Safety Initiative | Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | Up to $50,000 per building | Grants for vulnerability assessments and capital improvements, including crisis intervention tools. Survey-based applications. |
| Kentucky | Workers’ Compensation Safety Grant | Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services | Varies by premium amount, first-come first-served basis | Safety improvements for member municipalities, including PPE and safety equipment purchases. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. Annual application period varies. |
| Louisiana | LWCC Safety Funding Program | Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation | Tiered annual grants (e.g., $50,000 awarded in 2023 across 15 recipients), non-matching, based on project impact | LWCC policyholders (private employers), not pending cancellation. Public entities/schools ineligible. Compensation Corporation (LWCC) Specialized equipment to enhance safety. Must tie to a project reducing specific hazards. |
| Michigan | MIOSHA Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health Grant | Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity | Up to $5,000, 1:1 matching | Small businesses with ≤250 employees under MIOSHA jurisdiction, requires site-specific hazard evaluation and commitment to implementation. Preference for high-hazard industries. Safety equipment. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Minnesota | Safety Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Up to $10,000, 1:1 matching | Matching grants for equipment like ergonomic tools or ventilation systems to reduce injuries. Employers with workers’ comp (2+ years), includes public entities. On-site hazard survey required. Eligible every 2 years. |
| Missouri | Safety and Health Assistance and Training Grant | Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations | Up to 50% matching (varies by project), annual funding pool ~$500,000 | Private/public employers, open to schools for facility safety equipment. Matching funds for safety equipment and engineering controls to reduce workplace injuries, requires assessments and reporting. |
| Missouri | Missouri Employers Mutual Safety Grant Program | Missouri Employers Mutual Workers’ Compensation Insurance | Varies ($500 – $10,000), 1:1 matching | Provides financial reimbursement for the purchase of approved products and equipment that can reduce or eliminate injuries and illness. For policy holders only, subject to consultation and evaluation. |
| Montana | Incumbent Worker Grants | Montana Department of Labor and Industry | Up to 100% reimbursement for eligible training-related items, annual funding pool $540,000, first-come first-served basis | Training for existing employees, may offset costs for required tools/equipment if employee-owned and tied to training. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Nebraska | Manufacturing Modernization Grant | Nebraska Department of Labor | Up to $50,000, 1:1 match, total funding pool of $250,000 | Workforce development and technology adoption for manufacturers, may indirectly support equipment via modernization. Accepts applications from October 1, 2025, until November 1, 2026. |
| North Carolina | Safety Grants | North Carolina League of Municipalities Property & Casualty / Workers’ Compensation Trusts | Up to $5,000 matching funds per eligible member per pool, annual funding pool $150,000 per trust | Projects to reduce workplace injuries for municipal employees (e.g., training, equipment purchases to mitigate risks). Limited to NCLM members (municipalities). Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Ohio | Safety Intervention Grant Program | Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation | Up to $40,000, 3:1 match | Funds may be used to assist employers in purchasing equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illness associated. Three-year eligibility cycle. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Oklahoma | Public Works Safety Equipment Purchase Grant Program | Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group | Varies (up to $2,000 – $10,000), non-matching, first-come first-served basis | Long-lasting safety equipment for municipal public works. Requires pre-approval, training, and documentation within 90 days. Limited to OMAG members. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Rhode Island | Manufacturing Equipment Grant Program | Rhode Island Commerce Corporation | Up to $25,000, 1:1 matching, total funding pool of $500,000 | Reimburses up to 50% of costs for new capital equipment or machinery to support manufacturing growth and job creation. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |
| Texas | Safety Grant Program | Texas Mutual Insurance Company | $1,500 per applicant, non-matching, first-come first-served basis | Current policyholders in good standing are eligible to apply. Safety grant funds may be used for ergonomic, safety, disease and illness prevention and industrial hygiene equipment to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses. Annual application period varies. |
| Utah | Workplace Safety Initiative Grant | Utah Labor Commission | Up to $70,000 per organization, non-matching | Utah-based businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, labor unions, educational institutions, and government agencies. Prioritizes high-hazard sectors, small/medium entities, and temporary worker programs. Requires demonstration of need and impact. |
| Washington | Safety and Health Investment Projects | Washington State Department of Labor & Industries | Varies (~up to $125,000) | Funds projects to prevent injuries, including equipment and training. Employers with L&I coverage, schools eligible. Annual application period varies. |
| Wyoming | Workers’ Compensation Safety Improvement Fund | Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Workers’ Compensation Division | Up to $10,000, required 10% matching from the business, quarterly applications on first-come, first-served basis | Wyoming businesses registered and in good standing with Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance (if required), and Secretary of State; open to private employers. Health and safety equipment; must exceed minimum regulatory standards. Allocated on a fiscal year basis, July 1 to June 30. |