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$8.55 Million in COVID-19 Workplace Safety Grants Will Help Employers Protect Workers

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With employers across the state working to keep their employees, customers and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Michigan has launched the Michigan COVID-19 Safety Grant Program. These grants will provide small businesses matching funds of – up to $10,000 – to decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread through safety and health-related equipment purchased and training in response to COVID-19.

The initial grant application window will be open from Monday, July 27 through Friday, August 7, 2020, with awards given shortly thereafter. Grants received after August 7, 2020 will be held pending a potential second phase, if funds remain available.

Examples of how grant funding may be utilized:

  • Purchasing engineering controls and other supplies/materials such as sneeze guards, physical barriers, face coverings and hand washing/hygiene stations.
  • Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gowns, gloves and eye protection.

Learn more – COVID-19 Safety Grant Brochure.

Submit your applications Monday, July 27 through Friday, August 7, 2020 with the online application

View the full press release announcing this grant.

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Resources

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Learn more about MIOSHA efforts to protect Michigan’s workforce during the pandemic and information on the latest workplace safety guidance at Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety.

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