Public Works Safety Equipment (PWSE) Grant

OMAG is dedicated to helping our member municipalities equip their public works teams with long‑term safety tools through targeted reimbursement grants.

Public Works Safety Equipment

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Grant Overview

Matching grant with three tiers:

2:1
Up to $2,000
General Public Works Safety Equipment
3:1
Up to $3,000
Confined Space & Fall Protection
5:1
Up to $5,000
Excavation Safety Equipment
  • Application accepted any time.
  • Limited funding; awarded first come, first served.

Member Eligibility

  • Open only to current OMAG members.
  • Each member may receive one PWSE grant per fiscal year.
  • A fully completed application (needs support docs, quote, etc.) is required to submit.

Equipment Eligibility

Eligible items must be long-lasting and primarily focused on worker safety, including but not limited to:

  • Confined space gas monitors, ventilation, rescue systems
  • Trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, ladders for excavation sites
  • Full-body harnesses, SRLs, anchor systems, guardrails
  • LOTO kits, chainsaw PPE, utility locators, emergency showers
  • Flammable storage cabinets, spill kits, workzone arrow boards/message boards
(For a comprehensive list of eligible equipment, see additional resources)

Ineligible Equipment

The program excludes short-term or consumable items that are typical operational purchases:

  • Clothing, hard hats, gloves, boots, safety glasses, respirators
  • Hand/power tools, batteries, office furniture, training fees
  • Licensing renewals, software subscriptions, consumables like first‑aid supplies
(For a comprehensive list of ineligible equipment, see additional resources)

Grant Process – Member Workflow

Prepare before applying

  • Complete a needs assessment support docs explaining the safety issue, intended use, and impact.
  • Obtain a formal vendor quotes from reputable vendors.
  • Gather all supporting documents in advance before starting the online application.

Apply online

Submit your fully completed application—all documents must be uploaded at once.

OMAG Review (within 48 hours)

  • A Risk Management Specialist will contact you to confirm eligibility.
  • If eligible, you'll receive a "PWSE Grant – Approval" email.
  • If equipment is ineligible, you'll receive a "Withdrawal" notice and options.

Post‑Approval – Purchase (within 90 days)

  • Purchase and receive approved equipment.
  • Upload the invoice, proof of payment, proof of training/implementation (if applicable) and a crew photo with the equipment.
  • These items must be submitted within 90 days of approval.

Reimbursement and Closing

  • Upon approval of documentation, OMAG will issue a check for matching funds.
  • Incomplete submissions or missed deadlines may result in application rejection.

Apply for Grant

Apply for PWSE Grant

Need Help or Have Questions?

Contact our Risk Management team:

Hunter Askew (405) 657‑1457 • haskew@omag.org
William Sheppard (405) 657‑1413 • wsheppard@omag.org