The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded the State of Connecticut Labor Department $1,152,000 under the Occupational Safety and Health State Program (CFDA 17.503) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This Block Grant funds Connecticut's federally approved state occupational safety and health program, which operates under a state plan designated by the Governor and approved by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
Under this award, the Connecticut Labor Department delivers comprehensive occupational safety and health services to employers and workers engaged in interstate commerce, excluding those under other federal agency jurisdiction. Grant-funded activities encompass enforcement, outreach, training, and compliance assistance services designed to meet or exceed the effectiveness of the federal OSHA program. The $1,152,000 federal funding represents up to 50 percent of total program costs, with Connecticut providing matching state funds. This award is part of a continuing funding stream available to the 29 states with federally approved occupational safety and health plans, renewable annually provided the state maintains compliance with effectiveness requirements.