New mexico OSHA consultation program - FY2026 21(d) grant

The New Mexico Environment Department received a $585,000 Block Grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds the delivery of no-cost, confidential occupational safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers throughout New Mexico with hazardous operations. The consultation program provides on-site assessments to identify workplace hazards, offers guidance on compliance with OSHA standards, and assists employers in establishing and improving comprehensive safety and health programs. Services are delivered separately from OSHA enforcement activities and do not result in citations or penalties.

The program targets private employers in New Mexico with priority given to smaller companies engaged in high-hazard operations. As a designated state agency, the New Mexico Environment Department administers the consultation program and is required to contribute matching funds equal to at least 10 percent of the federal award. Grantees must maintain records for three years following grant closeout or final audit, and funding is administered through the Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System. This award represents part of OSHA's nationwide consultation initiative, which operates in all 50 states and U.S. territories to support workplace safety improvements without enforcement consequences.