Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-13251
OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grant Program and Petition for Kenwood Underground Radios
Buyer
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
August 01, 2026
Identifier
2026-13251
NAICS
611430
This opportunity centers on the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offering significant grant funding and includes a notable equipment petition: - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Susan Harwood Training Grant Program: - $12,787,000 in total grant funding available for FY 2026 - Two grant types: Targeted Topic Training and Training and Educational Materials Development - Grants support the development and delivery of workplace safety and health training and materials - No specific OEMs or vendors required for grant applications - Applicants must comply with OSHA's training and materials development guidelines - Equipment Petition (separate from grant): - Mettiki Coal WV, LLC, Mountain View Mine seeks approval to use Kenwood Model NX3200 portable radios underground - Kenwood Model NX3200 portable radio (non-MSHA approved) - Kenwood KNB79LC 7.4-volt intrinsically safe battery pack (to be used exclusively with the NX3200) - Petition includes detailed safety, inspection, and training requirements for underground use - Notable Requirements: - For grants: Proposals must be submitted electronically; open to eligible organizations focused on workplace safety education - For equipment: Strict adherence to safety and inspection protocols for underground radio use
Description
The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the availability of $12,787,000 in grants for the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program for fiscal year 2026. There are two separate funding opportunity announcements: Targeted Topic Training grants and Training and Educational Materials Development grants. The grants aim to support targeted training and educational materials to improve workplace safety and health. Grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.