Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The University of Alabama's Office for Sponsored Programs received a $371,000 Consultation Agreements (CFDA 17.504) Block Grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under this cooperative agreement, the university will provide no-cost, confidential on-site workplace safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers in Alabama with hazardous operations. These consultative services are designed to help employers identify workplace hazards, obtain compliance guidance with OSHA standards, and develop or enhance their occupational safety and health programs.

The services delivered through this award operate independently from OSHA enforcement activities and do not result in citations or penalties to participating employers. As a designated state-level awardee, the University of Alabama will leverage this 90 percent federally-funded cooperative agreement to support OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program in Alabama, contributing to the agency's nationwide effort to improve workplace safety and health conditions across high-hazard industries. The award supports the university's capacity to deploy experienced safety consultants who work directly with employers to enhance workplace safety compliance and program effectiveness.