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Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program
Last Update: October 27, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Supports innovative workplace health and safety initiatives in Ontario
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Increasing community impact
- Research and experimental development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Health Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
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:
$ 33,000
Mobile app for real-time workplace safety incident reporting
$ 21,000
Awareness campaign on workplace violence for personal support workers
$ 37,000
Occupational health support helpline for injured migrant workers
$ 21,000
Bilingual health and safety workshops for small business employees
$ 50,000
Development of health and safety e-learning platform for youth
$ 27,000
Deaf and hard of hearing worker safety education program launch
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
1
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
2
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
3
Submit the application
- Submit your complete application to the Ministry of Labour during the open call period
- Ensure all required documentation is included
4
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.
