Safety and Health Investment Projects (SHIP) grants are awarded to projects directed at preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in Washington State. Priority for funding will be given to proposals that involve cooperation between employers and employees or their representatives. Rules governing the grant program are found in WAC 296-900-175.

Applying for a Grant

The SHIP Program is not currently accepting grant applications and proposals. Grant applications are only accepted during open periods. Grant open periods occur multiple times during the year. Please monitor this page or sign up for the DOSH ListServ to be notified for grant open periods.

Products and materials created or developed using SHIP grant money must be made available for distribution by L&I to any workplace that can benefit from their use.

SHIP Application Materials

• 2011 SHIP Grant Application (174 KB DOC).
• Application Instruction Booklet (225 KB PDF).

Do you have questions about SHIP?

Contact the SHIP program at 360-902-5588.

Approved Grants

A goal of the SHIP grants is that the products, training, guidelines and other materials created under the grant program have the greatest possible impact. Products produced by SHIP grant projects will be accessible for download from this website at no cost after projects are completed. Check the site often for new additions.

• SHIP Grants Awarded.
• Sample SHIP Grant Award Document (179 KB PDF).

Rulemaking

• Timeline.
• Legislative budget proviso.

For more information:

• Frequently-Asked Questions.
• Contact:

  Safety & Health Investment Projects (SHIP)
  Department of Labor & Industries
  Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
  PO Box 44612
  Olympia, WA 98504-4612
  Phone: 360-902-5588
  Fax: 360-902-4600
  E-mail: INVEST@Lni.wa.gov

  Location:
  805 Plum Street SE (2nd Floor)
  Olympia, WA 98501