Opportunity Information: Apply for SHTG FY 16 01
Apply for SHTG FY 16 01
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2016, (Targeted Topics)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.502.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-05-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-06-28. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2016 (Targeted Topics) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that funds training and education efforts aimed at improving workplace safety and health. The basic purpose is to help workers and employers better recognize workplace hazards, learn practical ways to reduce or eliminate those hazards, and understand rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). The program authority is Section 21 of the OSH Act, which specifically supports training and educational programming as a way to prevent injuries, illnesses, and unsafe working conditions.
For FY 2016, OSHA announced that about $4.5 million was available for the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program and indicated it expected to make multiple awards rather than a single large grant. This particular Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is focused on “Targeted Topics,†meaning applicants are expected to propose training tied to specific occupational safety and health issues rather than broad, general capacity-building. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 17.502 and categorized in the Employment, Labor and Training area. The opportunity number is SHTG FY 16 01, and the application closing date shown is June 28, 2016.
This FOA offers two main grant types. The first is Targeted Topic Training, which supports the delivery of training to workers and/or employers on defined hazards and prevention practices. The second is Targeted Topic Training and Educational Materials Development, which combines training delivery with the creation of educational products or materials to support learning and hazard prevention. Applicants interested in Capacity Building Developmental grants are directed elsewhere; those proposals must be submitted under a separate FOA (SHTG-FY-16-02), not under this Targeted Topics announcement.
Eligibility is centered on nonprofit entities and a few other specific categories. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that are not agencies of state or local government, including qualifying labor unions, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and employer associations. In addition, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, and Native Hawaiian organizations are eligible consistent with Executive Order 13175. State or local government-supported institutions of higher education are also eligible under the federal grants framework in OMB 2 CFR 200, along with Department of Labor exceptions in 2 CFR 2900. For most applicants (other than state or local government-supported institutions of higher education), documentation proving nonprofit status is required as part of the application, as referenced in the FOA’s detailed submission instructions.
The program allows organizations to apply on their own or as part of a partnership, but it treats partnerships in a specific way: each participating organization is considered a prime grantee rather than a subrecipient, and one organization must be named the lead for coordination with DOL and for receiving and distributing funds. A notable restriction is that sub-awards are not authorized under this opportunity. If an awardee needs to obtain goods or services, it may use subcontracts, but any subcontracting must follow federal procurement standards in OMB 2 CFR 200, including the expectation of full and open competition to the maximum extent practicable.
There are also important compliance and statutory limits on who can receive funding. A 501(c)(4) nonprofit that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to receive federal funds as an award, grant, or loan under this announcement, consistent with 2 U.S.C. 1611. In practice, that means organizations that fall into that tax category and conduct lobbying would be disqualified, even if they otherwise appear to fit the nonprofit eligibility description.
Overall, this grant opportunity is designed for mission-driven organizations that can deliver focused, high-impact safety and health training (and, in one track, develop training materials) for workers and employers. The emphasis is on practical hazard recognition and prevention, plus improving awareness of the legal framework of workplace safety, with funding distributed across multiple grantees and managed under standard federal grant and procurement rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2016 (Targeted Topics)?
The Susan Harwood Training Grant, FY 2016 (Targeted Topics) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It funds training and education efforts intended to improve workplace safety and health.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The basic purpose is to help workers and employers better recognize workplace hazards, learn practical ways to reduce or eliminate those hazards, and understand rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). The program supports training and educational programming as a strategy to prevent injuries, illnesses, and unsafe working conditions.
What legal authority supports this funding opportunity?
The program authority is Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which specifically supports training and educational programs to improve workplace safety and health outcomes.
How much funding was OSHA expecting to award for FY 2016?
For FY 2016, OSHA announced that about $4.5 million was available for the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.
Will OSHA make one award or multiple awards under this program?
OSHA indicated it expected to make multiple awards rather than a single large grant.
What does "Targeted Topics" mean in this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)?
"Targeted Topics" means applicants are expected to propose training tied to specific occupational safety and health issues (defined hazards and prevention practices), rather than broad, general capacity-building.
What are the two main grant types offered under this FOA?
This FOA offers two main grant types: (1) Targeted Topic Training, which supports delivering training to workers and/or employers on defined hazards and prevention practices; and (2) Targeted Topic Training and Educational Materials Development, which combines training delivery with creating educational products or materials that support learning and hazard prevention.
Does this FOA fund capacity-building developmental grants?
No. Applicants interested in Capacity Building Developmental grants must apply under a separate FOA, identified as SHTG-FY-16-02, not under this Targeted Topics announcement.
What is the opportunity number for this FOA?
The opportunity number is SHTG FY 16 01.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 17.502.
What category or program area is this opportunity associated with?
It is categorized in the Employment, Labor and Training area.
What was the application closing date shown for this opportunity?
The application closing date shown is June 28, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility centers on nonprofit entities and certain other categories. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that are not agencies of state or local government, including qualifying labor unions, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and employer associations.
Are tribes and Native organizations eligible?
Yes. Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, and Native Hawaiian organizations are eligible, consistent with Executive Order 13175.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
State or local government-supported institutions of higher education are eligible under the federal grants framework in OMB 2 CFR 200, along with Department of Labor exceptions in 2 CFR 2900.
Is nonprofit status documentation required?
For most applicants (other than state or local government-supported institutions of higher education), documentation proving nonprofit status is required as part of the application, as referenced in the FOA's detailed submission instructions.
Can an organization apply as part of a partnership?
Yes. Organizations may apply on their own or as part of a partnership, but partnerships are treated in a specific way under this FOA.
How are partnerships treated for this grant (prime vs. subrecipient)?
Each participating organization in a partnership is considered a prime grantee rather than a subrecipient. One organization must be named the lead for coordination with DOL and for receiving and distributing funds.
Are sub-awards allowed under this opportunity?
No. A notable restriction in this FOA is that sub-awards are not authorized.
If sub-awards are not allowed, can the grantee still pay other organizations for work?
Yes, if the awardee needs to obtain goods or services, it may use subcontracts. However, subcontracting must follow federal procurement standards in OMB 2 CFR 200, including an expectation of full and open competition to the maximum extent practicable.
Are there restrictions related to lobbying or certain nonprofit classifications?
Yes. A 501(c)(4) nonprofit that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to receive federal funds as an award, grant, or loan under this announcement, consistent with 2 U.S.C. 1611.
What kinds of training activities does the grant emphasize?
The emphasis is on practical hazard recognition and prevention, along with improving awareness of rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of the training?
The FOA supports training delivery to workers and/or employers, with the overall aim of improving workplace safety and health.
What is the difference between the training-only track and the training-plus-materials track?
The Targeted Topic Training track supports delivering training on defined hazards and prevention practices. The Targeted Topic Training and Educational Materials Development track includes training delivery plus the development of educational products or materials to support learning and hazard prevention.
Which federal rules are referenced for grants management and procurement?
The FOA references OMB 2 CFR 200 for federal grants and procurement standards, and notes Department of Labor exceptions in 2 CFR 2900.
What is the overall focus of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is designed for mission-driven organizations that can deliver focused, high-impact safety and health training (and, in one track, develop training materials). The goal is to reduce injuries, illnesses, and unsafe working conditions through targeted training and education.
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