New mexico occupational safety and health bureau - 23(g) state plan grant, FY 2026

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded the New Mexico Environment Department a Block Grant of $1.257 million under the Occupational Safety and Health State Program (CFDA 17.503), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds New Mexico's federally approved state occupational safety and health plan, enabling the state to administer a comprehensive program that provides up to 50 percent matching of total program costs. The grant supports enforcement activities, outreach initiatives, employee training, and compliance assistance services designed to protect workers and employers engaged in interstate commerce within New Mexico.

As a designated state agency with an approved State Plan, NMED delivers occupational safety and health services that meet federal effectiveness requirements comparable to the federal OSHA program. The funded activities encompass regulatory inspection, workplace safety standards enforcement, and technical assistance to support compliance across New Mexico's business community. This represents a continuing federal funding stream that NMED may renew annually provided it maintains compliance with federal program requirements, with final approval given by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.