Occupational safety & health state plan for new york state public employees

Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded $5.584 million to the New York Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health State Program (CFDA 17.503) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This block grant supports New York State's federally approved occupational safety and health plan, which operates as one of 29 authorized state plans nationwide. The funding enables the Department of Labor to deliver a comprehensive mix of occupational safety and health services including enforcement activities, outreach and training programs, and compliance assistance initiatives designed to protect workers and employers across New York State.

As a matching grant program, the $5.584 million federal award represents up to 50 percent of the total program costs, requiring New York State to provide corresponding non-federal co-investment. The state agency administers these programs through its designated occupational safety and health division to ensure effectiveness standards at least equivalent to the federal OSHA program. This represents a renewal of New York's continuing grant under the state plan model, which allows indefinite renewal provided the state maintains compliance with federal effectiveness requirements and submits annual applications to OSHA's National Grants Office.