September 25, 2023

Texas Mutual awards over $2 million in safety grants to 1,343 policyholders

This summer, Texas Mutual committed $2 million in safety grants to help policyholders purchase safety equipment to help reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses. The safety grant program opened in July and eligible policyholders were invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis. After an extensive review process, 1,343 policyholders were approved for a $1,500 safety grant, totaling over $2 million.

Application process

Safety grant applicants were asked to provide company information and detail what types of equipment they planned to purchase and how it would improve safety and health conditions in their workplace. Applications were reviewed by a grant committee of safety professionals who ensured that applicants were asking for approved equipment which aligned with their business operations.

The overwhelming majority of items requested were in the personal protective equipment category of clothing, shoes and hats. Specific items include steel toed boots, high visibility clothing, cooling vests and hard hats. Respiratory protection and first response equipment, including first-aid kits and AEDs, were the second and third most requested categories.

Each approved applicant received $1,500 toward the purchase of approved safety equipment listed in their application. This includes ergonomic, safety, disease and illness prevention and industrial hygiene equipment.

Program information

Safety grants are an exclusive opportunity for Texas Mutual policyholders and since 2016, we’ve awarded over $9.9 million in safety grants to more than 6,600 businesses. While safety grants are not guaranteed each year, we have offered them seven out of the last eight years. To stay up to date on future offerings, we recommend signing up for our policyholder newsletter. If you have additional questions about our safety grant program, you can contact our grant committee at grants@texasmutual.com or 844-WORKSAFE (967-5723).

Our safety grant program is just one of the ways we’re helping to build a stronger, safer Texas. We’re grateful to have policyholders who share in our mission and work hard to protect their employees through training and the use of safety equipment.

Safety grants are one of several funding opportunities we offer throughout the year. Learn more about our policyholder and community grant programs.