SAFETY GRANT

The Florida Municipal Insurance Trust’s Safety Grant program is a 50% reimbursement fund program available to help FMIT members pay for safety and health-related resources to help eliminate, reduce or control exposure to loss. This grant program is a simple and effective way to help fund safety and health resources for your public entity. It’s easy to participate: members simply fill out an online application, upload documentation, and grant funds are distributed based on availability.

FMIT offers more safety grants than any other risk pool in Florida. To apply for a safety grant, members must submit an application online within your FMIT Member Dashboard . Completed applications are then reviewed by your risk and safety consultant. Once the request is approved, an ACH payment will be sent to the one point of contact. All funds for SEI and the Safety Grant and will receive approved funds through one point of contact determined by the member.

PLEASE NOTE: When uploading documents to the online grant application, please only upload receipts or invoices of the purchase. Please do not submit photos or any other documentation.

View FMIT Safety Grant Guidelines.

If you do not have a login to the FMIT Member Dashboard, or if you have any questions regarding the FMIT Matching Safety Grant Fund Program, please contact:

Christina Malhotra
Insurance Member Services Specialist
Direct: 407.367.1777
Toll-Free: 800.445.6248 x1777
Email: [email protected]

– or –

Anita Wick, Risk and Safety Specialist
Direct: 407.367.1734
Toll-Free: 800.445.6248 x1734
Email: [email protected]

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Christina Malhotra or Anita Wick.  If they cannot assist you, they will refer you to your Risk and Safety Consultant.

Christina Malhotra
Insurance Member Services Specialist
Direct:  407.367.1777
Toll Free:  800.445.6248 x1777
Email:  [email protected]

-or-

Anita Wick, Risk and Safety Specialist
Direct: 407.367.1734
Toll-Free: 800.445.6248 x1734
Email: [email protected]

When uploading documents to the online grant application, please only upload receipts or invoices of the purchase dated within the fiscal year of the submitted application. Please do not submit photos or any other documentation.

*Please note: Costs associated with certified classroom training conducted by the FMIT, including Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic), Defensive Driving (DDC4) and CPR/First Aid/AED, are not eligible for submission under the FMIT Matching Safety Grant Fund Program, as these courses are offered by the FMIT to our Membership at a substantial discounted rate. The cost for these courses can only be submitted under the FMIT Matching Safety Grant Fund Program if a training provider other than the FMIT is utilized.

Possible Items Which Can Be Submitted:

 ADA-Related Equipment/Facilities  Paint (delineation)
 AEDs  Pedestrian Safety
 Asphalt/Concrete Replacing Dirt Paths  Playground Replacement Parts
 Back Up Alarms/Cameras for Vehicles  Playground Surfacing Materials
 Burglar Alarms  Playground/Park Safety-Related Improvements
 Cold Patch for Road Repairs  PPE
 Contractor Tree Trimming  Repair/Replace/Interior Slip/Trip Hazards
 Cross Walk Paint  Respirator Fit Testing
 Door Panic Hardware  Resurfacing Tennis/Basketball Courts
 Emergency Generators  Retro-Fitting Bleachers
 Emergency Lighting/EXIT Signs  Roof Repairs/Replacement
 Ergonomic Products  Safety Ladders
 Fire Extinguishers  Safety Training not available w/FMIT
 Fire/Smoke Detectors  Security Cameras
 Firefighter Equipment  Security Fencing
 First Aid Kits  Sidewalk Barricades
 Flammable Liquid Containers  Surface Grinder for Sidewalks
 Generator Automatic Transfer Switch  Tire Bumpers for Parking Lots
 Handrails in Public Buildings  Traffic Control Devices & Signage
 Hurricane Shutters  Training Mats
 Installation of Fire Rated Doors  Tree Trimming/Removal
 Installation of Non-Slip Surfacing  UL-Approved Flammable Liquid Cabinets
 Law Enforcement Equipment  Underground Utility Detection Equipment
 Lighting for City-Owned Parking Lots  Upgrades to Baseball/Soccer/Football Fields
 Lightning Protection Devices  Warning Signs for Recreation Areas
 Materials to Repair Sidewalks  Water TX Plant Improvements
 Medical Alert System  Window Caulking for Water Intrusion

If you have any questions regarding items eligible for the matching safety grant program, please contact your Risk and Safety Consultant.  If you are not sure who your Risk and Safety Consultant is, contact:

Christina Malhotra
Insurance Member Services Assistant
Direct:  407.367.1777
Email:  [email protected]

-or-

Anita Wick, Risk and Safety Specialist
Direct: 407.367.1734
Toll-Free: 800.445.6248 x1734
Email: [email protected]

After you provide us with a copy of the invoice or receipt dated within the fiscal year of the submitted application for the item that was pre-approved.

A safety grant award cannot be issued without a copy of the invoice or receipt dated within the fiscal year of the submitted application.

No.  Funds issued will be calculated by our office based on eligibility and amount of funds available per premium and prior applications submitted throughout the fund year.

The last day of the quarter:  December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30.

1st Quarter October 1 to December 31
2nd Quarter January 1 to March 31
3rd Quarter April 1 to June 30
4th Quarter July 1 to September 30

Applications are processed 2-4 weeks after quarter’s end.

If approved, you can expect to receive your FMIT Safety Grant Award within 6-8 weeks from quarter end.

You can view your safety grant award history via the FMIT Member Dashboard.  Additionally, a worksheet is provided when you are notified of your safety grant approval status.

Click here to download the 2024-2025 FMIT Safety Grant Guidelines.

Please log in to the Dashboard at https://insurance.flcities.com/member-login to complete your Safety Grant application and/or access to your Safety Grant Awards History.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact:

Christina Malhotra
Insurance Member Services Specialist
Direct:  407.367.1777
Toll Free:  800.445.6248 x1777
Email:  [email protected]

– or –

Anita Wick, Risk and Safety Specialist
Direct: 407.367.1734
Toll-Free: 800.445.6248 x1734
Email: [email protected]

Online – Click here to complete the online safety grant application.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact:

Christina Malhotra
Insurance Member Services Specialist
Direct:  407.367.1777
Toll Free:  800.445.6248 x1777
Email:  [email protected]

– or –

Anita Wick, Risk and Safety Specialist
Direct: 407.367.1734
Toll-Free: 800.445.6248 x1734
Email: [email protected]