Who can apply
SafetyWorks Training Grants are available to eligible Massachusetts employers. To apply, your organization must:
- Be a Massachusetts employer
- Be in good standing with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue
- Be covered by the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Act (M.G.L. c. 152)
- Meet all other SafetyWorks Training Grant program requirements
What SafetyWorks Training Grants may cover?
SafetyWorks Training Grants support live, in-person workplace safety training. Eligible training topics may include:
- Emergency response and first aid
- Workplace violence prevention and de-escalation
- Fire, electrical, and hazard safety
- Fall protection and working at heights
- Equipment operation and material handling
- Hazardous materials and environmental safety
- Confined space and rescue
- Job-specific safety training
- Regulatory and certification training
Employers may propose other workplace safety training topics for approval.
Training requirements
Training must:
- Be live and in person
- Be provided by an approved Massachusetts-based, licensed trainer
- Focus on improving workplace safety and health
- Be approved before training begins
Training exclusions
SafetyWorks Training Grants do not cover:
- Training completed before the grant contract is approved and signed
- Online or self-paced training
- Payroll, stipends, or travel
- Administrative or overhead costs
- Training topics previously funded by the program
- Training for certain public-sector employees, including police officers, firefighters, and federal employees
How the grant process works
When applications are open, eligible employers can apply online and submit a workplace safety training proposal to the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) Office of Safety.
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Wait for a decision
The DIA Office of Safety reviews your application and tells you whether your grant is approved.
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Sign your grant contract
If your grant is approved, all parties must sign the contract before training can begin.
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Complete your approved training
Training must be in person and provided by your approved training provider.
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Request reimbursement
Submit your training costs within two weeks of completing each training class. You may be required to attend an online invoice reimbursement meeting to help resolve and process outstanding invoices.
FY27 SafetyWorks Training Grant resources
Use the resources below to manage your FY27 SafetyWorks Training Grant, including required contracting documents, forms, instructions, and reimbursement information.
Important dates
- Application period: June 1–July 3, 2026
- Training period: July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
- Final invoice deadline: July 15, 2027
Grant documents and forms
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Open PDF file, 2.72 MB, FY 27 Contractual Document Checklist (English, PDF 2.72 MB)
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Open PDF file, 222.1 KB, FY 27 Standard Contract Form (English, PDF 222.1 KB)
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Open PDF file, 567.99 KB, FY 27 Standard Contract Form and Terms (English, PDF 567.99 KB)
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Open PDF file, 140.43 KB, FY 27 Standard Contract Form Instructions (English, PDF 140.43 KB)
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Open PDF file, 261.46 KB, FY 27 W9 Fillable Form (English, PDF 261.46 KB)
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Open PDF file, 1.6 MB, FY 27 Full Contractual Documents Package - Required (English, PDF 1.6 MB)
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Open PDF file, 300.19 KB, FY 27 EFT Fillable (English, PDF 300.19 KB)
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Open PDF file, 227.72 KB, FY 27 Certificate of Good Standing - Sample (English, PDF 227.72 KB)
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Open PDF file, 193.35 KB, FY 27 CASL Sole Proprietor (English, PDF 193.35 KB)
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Open PDF file, 212.89 KB, FY 27 CASL Corporation (English, PDF 212.89 KB)
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Open PDF file, 1.38 MB, DIA Safety Grant User Guide (English, PDF 1.38 MB)
Already have an active SafetyWorks grant?
FY 26 recipients can sign in to their SafetyWorks Account to manage their grant.
SafetyWorks Training Grant impact
SafetyWorks Training Grants help employers across Massachusetts give workers the knowledge and skills they need to recognize hazards, prevent injuries, and promote safer workplaces.