Safety grant 2021

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking applicants for its FY21 Workplace Safety Training and Education Grant Program, which is designed to fund programs that reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers and promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace through training, education, and other preventative measures. The grant is open to Massachusetts businesses and organizations covered by the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Law, with a maximum award of $25,000. The grant term is from the approved contract date through June 30, 2021, and all training and invoices must be completed by July 15, 2021. Eligible expenses include training costs, with a focus on all-inclusive programs that incorporate training materials and certifications. Applicants must use Massachusetts-based training providers and negotiate competitive costs.

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The grant program strongly prefers first-time applicants, consortiums, employers, and organizations demonstrating a compelling program design that addresses injury history, potential injury, or provides a proactive approach to injury prevention. Applicants must be in full compliance with the Department of Unemployment Assistance, Department of Industrial Accidents, and any other Commonwealth obligations. The contract is a Rate Contract with no Maximum Obligation amount specified, and the procurement was conducted through a Department Procurement process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the grant is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.