Minnesota employers that have been in business 2+ years, have at least one employee and carry workers' comp can get a 1:1 matching grant of up to $10,000 for safety equipment and training recommended in an on-site hazard survey. Next deadline: Dec. 15, 2026.
The Safety Grant Program gives employers matching funds of up to $10,000 per project. The money covers safety and health equipment, related training and other costs recommended in an on-site hazard survey. The employer must put in at least $1 for every $1 awarded. Applications are reviewed in two-month cycles; the remaining 2026 deadline is Dec. 15, 2026.
Has been in business for at least two years
Has at least one employee to create the employer/employee relationship
Has workers' compensation insurance (or is an approved self-insured employer)
Has an on-site hazard survey with a written report by a qualified safety professional
Is able to complete the project within 120 days of a fully executed contract; no project can begin before the contract is signed
A worksite that received a grant is ineligible for another grant for two years after the award
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