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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Risk Management Awards

Status: 2025 submissions closed; 2026 details to be announced early 2026

Funder: HAI Group

Award Categories: Five distinct categories recognizing excellence in safety and risk management:

Award Categories

1. Employee Safety Award - Recognizes exceptional employee safety initiatives and programs
2. Best Use of Grant Funds - Honors organizations that effectively utilize grant funding for safety improvements
3. Resident Safety Award - Celebrates programs that enhance resident safety and reduce housing losses
4. Risk Champion of the Year - Recognizes outstanding individual contributions to risk management
5. Collaboration with a Community Organization - Honors partnerships between housing organizations and community entities to improve safety

Geographic Scope: United States (examples include organizations in Texas, New York, Nebraska, and Ohio)

Eligibility: Organizations and individuals working in public and affordable housing, including:

  • Public housing authorities

  • Affordable housing providers

  • Housing maintenance and operations staff

  • Community partners and organizations
  • 2025 Award Winners Examples:

  • Employee Safety Award: Opportunity Home (San Antonio, TX) - Toolbox Talks! Safety Skills for Employees

  • Best Use of Grant Funds: Syracuse Housing Authority (NY) - Door Access Control Upgrade Program

  • Resident Safety Award: Opportunity Home (San Antonio, TX) - Proactive Fire Prevention: Implementing Auto Stove Shut-Off Technology

  • Risk Champion of the Year: Decatur Housing Authority (NE) - Jason Pounds, Maintenance Man

  • Collaboration with Community Organization: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (OH) - Scan for Safety
  • Contact: communications@haigroup.com

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Details:

  • 2025 submissions are now closed

  • Details for 2026 Risk Management Awards will be communicated in early 2026

  • Previous award submissions available for review
  • Application Timing:

  • Check back in early 2026 for 2026 application details and submission period

  • Contact communications@haigroup.com for current information about upcoming submission deadlines
  • Award Notification:

  • Winners announced following submission period

  • Awards presented and publicized through HAI Group communications

  • Case studies of award-winning initiatives available on HAI Group website
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    housingcapacity-building

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