Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program program?

To be eligible for the Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program program, you must: • Organizations must propose initiatives aligned with Ontario's occupational health and safety prevention priorities. • Projects targeting workplaces with vulnerable workers are prioritized.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program?

You can contact Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program program.

Last Update: September 26, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Archived

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Program status

archived

Overview

The Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program provides funding for initiatives that align with Ontario’s workplace health and safety prevention priorities, focusing on projects such as training, awareness campaigns, and support services for vulnerable workers. The program aims to improve occupational health and safety outcomes; however, the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Initiatives aimed at improving occupational health and safety outcomes in workplaces, especially for vulnerable worker populations.
Programs that integrate occupational health and safety education into educational curricula at colleges and universities.
Training activities and resources focused on specific groups such as youth, First Nations, the deaf and hard of hearing, and small business employees.
Awareness campaigns and information services to improve understanding of workplace health and safety issues.
Projects that create or enhance support systems for individuals and families affected by workplace injuries, illnesses, or fatalities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 21,000

Awareness campaign on workplace violence for personal support workers

$ 50,000

Development of health and safety e-learning platform for youth

$ 27,000

Deaf and hard of hearing worker safety education program launch

$ 37,000

Occupational health support helpline for injured migrant workers

$ 21,000

Bilingual health and safety workshops for small business employees

$ 33,000

Mobile app for real-time workplace safety incident reporting

Eligibility

The applicant’s initiative must align with the Ministry of Labour's prevention priorities and Ontario's Integrated Health and Safety Strategy.
The project must aim to improve occupational health and safety outcomes in Ontario workplaces.
The initiative should target workplaces with a need to improve health and safety, particularly those employing vulnerable workers.

Who is eligible?

Workplaces employing vulnerable workers
Colleges and universities
First Nations organizations
Organizations supporting families affected by workplace incidents
Small businesses in the Thunder Bay and District area

Eligible expenses

Salary and benefits of staff participating in training or awareness in health and safety at work.
Production of training materials, including videos, mobile applications, or interactive tools related to health and safety at work.
Fees for experts or trainers specialized in health and safety, including the creation and delivery of seminars or workshops.
Expenses related to the organization of awareness events, such as presentations or educational tours on health and safety at work.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Selection criteria

Strong alignment with the Ministry of Labour's prevention priorities and the Integrated Health and Safety Strategy of Ontario.

How to apply

Assess alignment and eligibility

Review the program's objectives and determine alignment with your workplace's health and safety priorities
Assess eligibility and fit with the Ministry of Labour’s prevention priorities and Ontario's Integrated Health and Safety Strategy

Prepare application for initiative

Prepare a detailed application for your proposed health and safety initiative
Ensure your initiative fits within one of the program streams: prevention, culture, or innovation

Submit the application

Submit your complete application to the Ministry of Labour during the open call period
Ensure all required documentation is included

Await application review

Wait while the Ministry reviews all received submissions
Your application will be evaluated through a multi-step review process

Additional information

The program was launched in September 2014.
It features three streams: prevention, culture, and innovation.
Initiatives supported reflect alignment with the Ministry of Labour's prevention priorities and Ontario's Integrated Health and Safety Strategy.
Applications underwent a three-step review process before selection.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program?

Initiatives aimed at improving occupational health and safety outcomes in workplaces, especially for vulnerable worker populations. Programs that integrate occupational health and safety education into educational curricula at colleges and universities. Training activities and resources focused on specific groups such as youth, First Nations, the deaf and hard of hearing, and small business employees. Awareness campaigns and information services to improve understanding of workplace health and safety issues. Projects that create or enhance support systems for individuals and families affected by workplace injuries, illnesses, or fatalities.