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OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grants and Petition for Kenwood Underground Radios

This opportunity involves two distinct government activities: a grant program for occupational safety training and a petition for underground radio equipment use. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - OEMs Mentioned: - Kenwood (manufacturer of portable radios and battery packs) - Products/Equipment Petitioned: - Kenwood Model NX3200 portable radio - Part number: Kenwood Model NX3200 - Intended for underground use, not MSHA-approved - Must be used with Kenwood KNB79LC 7.4-volt intrinsically safe battery pack - Subject to specific safety, inspection, and training requirements - Kenwood KNB79LC battery pack - Part number: KNB79LC - Only to be used with the NX3200 radio underground - Services/Grants Offered: - Susan Harwood Training Grant Program (FY 2026) - $12,787,000 in total funding - Two grant types: Targeted Topic Training and Training and Educational Materials Development - Supports occupational safety and health training initiatives - Requires electronic application submission via Grants.gov - Compliance with OSHA training guidelines is mandatory - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Petition requests use of non-MSHA approved Kenwood radios underground, with strict safety and inspection protocols - Grant program focuses on development and delivery of occupational safety and health training and materials

Description

This notice 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. Grant applications must be received electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2026. The program is administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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