MIOSHA offers $500,000 in Workplace Safety and Health Grants

Michigan businesses with 250 or fewer employees can apply for a dollar-for-dollar match up to $5,000 through the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA’s) Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health (MIWISH) grant program. These grants provide critical support for employers looking to invest in equipment and training that directly improve workplace safety and health.

In FY 2024–25, MIOSHA awarded $500,000 to 136 employers. Funded projects included fall protection systems, AEDs, trench boxes, respirators, ergonomic lift tables, gas monitors and other equipment that helps reduce serious workplace hazards. These grants have made a measurable difference for small employers by allowing them to purchase lifesaving equipment that might otherwise be out of reach.

Eligibility:

• Employers with 250 or fewer employees company-wide;
• Must fall under MIOSHA jurisdiction;
• Conduct a site-specific evaluation justifying the purchase;
• Show how the project reduces risks of injury or disease; and
• Demonstrate ability to complete and implement the project.

The new grant cycle began October 1 and funds will be awarded until exhausted. Preference is given to high-hazard industries and projects tied to State and National Emphasis Programs such as trenching, silica, heat illness, amputations and cannabis safety. Employers who received a MIWISH grant in FY 2025 may also apply for additional funding after January 1, 2026, if funds remain available.

For full details and application information, visit Michigan.gov/MIOSHAGrants or contact MIOSHA’s grant administrator at (517) 647-3155.