By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit a new NIRMA ASSIST Grant application, as well as reimbursement requests for the previous round, is fast approaching. Historically, the deadline has been November 1st at 5:00 PM Central Time, received at the NIRMA office (not postmarked). Since November 1st falls on a weekend this year, the deadline is extended to the next working day: Monday, November 3rd.
As of this writing, NIRMA has received 22 applications totaling over $160,000. Based on past trends, most applications are expected to arrive in late October. Please be kind to your local loss prevention professionals and submit your applications early, it would be greatly appreciated. If you’re considering applying, we strongly encourage you to do so. There is no penalty for being the last to submit and remember: you can’t receive any funding if you don’t submit an application.
The current ASSIST program funding level is $150,000. These funds support loss prevention and safety grants, annual awards for outstanding loss prevention efforts and loss history, and Safety/Training scholarships for training not provided directly by NIRMA.
ASSIST applications may be submitted for:
- Loss prevention and safety-related items already purchased during the current ASSIST period (November 2, 2024 – November 1, 2025).
- Items not yet purchased, provided they are bought and a reimbursement request is submitted between November 1, 2025, and November 1, 2026.
Since its inception in 2008, the ASSIST program has returned over $1.8 million to NIRMA members to support risk management and loss prevention. This program plays a vital role in keeping member employees safe, reducing liability, and reinforcing a culture of proactive risk management.
NIRMA takes great pride in our members’ commitment to risk management, loss prevention, and safety. We continue to work tirelessly to provide you with the resources and support you need to maintain and enhance these efforts.
Please contact me if you have any questions about inspections, checklists, or training. As always, I can be reached at chad@nirma.info and 800.642.6671.
