Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants (T03)
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations providing occupational safety and health training. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, unions, and public agencies. The program funds training projects that address workplace hazards and worker safety. Activities must target workers, employers, or occupational safety professionals. Geographic scope is nationwide. Projects should focus on prevention, education, and skill-building in occupational safety.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver quality training. Preference may go to programs serving underserved or high-risk worker populations. Prior experience in occupational health training is beneficial. Matching funds or cost-sharing may be required or encouraged.
This grant is for organizations providing occupational safety and health training. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, unions, and public agencies. The program funds training projects that address workplace hazards and worker safety. Activities must target workers, employers, or occupational safety professionals. Geographic scope is nationwide. Projects should focus on prevention, education, and skill-building in occupational safety.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver quality training. Preference may go to programs serving underserved or high-risk worker populations. Prior experience in occupational health training is beneficial. Matching funds or cost-sharing may be required or encouraged.
Program description
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), invites grant applications for Training Project Grants (TPGs) that are focused on occupational safety and health training. NIOSH is mandated to provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel to carry out the purposes of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the TPGs are one of the principal means for meeting this mandate. The majority of TPGs are in academic institutions that provide high quality undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate academic training in a variety of occupational safety and health (OSH) and allied disciplines. NIOSH also funds a limited number of non-academic TPGs to provide specialized training for target audiences and build or strengthen the Nation’s OSH workforce capacity.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community College
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations providing occupational safety and health training. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, unions, and public agencies. The program funds training projects that address workplace hazards and worker safety. Activities must target workers, employers, or occupational safety professionals. Geographic scope is nationwide. Projects should focus on prevention, education, and skill-building in occupational safety.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver quality training. Preference may go to programs serving underserved or high-risk worker populations. Prior experience in occupational health training is beneficial. Matching funds or cost-sharing may be required or encouraged.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from stakeholders
- Curriculum materials (if available)
- Evaluation plan
Program contact
- 👤 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
- 📧 emaples@cdc.gov
- 📞 404-498-2015
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.262 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$119,835,396
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$84,316,965
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$30,624,479
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$30,493,512
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$29,920,153
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$29,848,766
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$29,746,441
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$29,626,667
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$29,621,475
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$29,507,359
Top States by Funding
- NY 21 awards $226.0M
- MD 3 awards $119.8M
- CA 5 awards $104.6M
- MA 6 awards $78.4M
- CO 5 awards $74.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.262). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $130,993,880 | |
| 2025 | $127,849,749 | |
| 2026 est. | $113,003,523 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, universities, community colleges, unions, and public agencies can apply. Organizations must be able to deliver occupational safety and health training effectively.
What activities does this grant fund?
Training programs on workplace hazards, worker safety, and occupational health. Curriculum development, instructor training, and worker education initiatives are typical.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is October 26, 2028. Applications open November 22, 2024. Check the funding announcement for any time zone specifications.
What documents do I need to submit?
Standard federal forms (SF-424), project narrative, budget and budget narrative, organizational capacity documents, and letters of support are typically required.
How competitive is this grant?
This is moderately competitive. Strong applications clearly link training to worker health outcomes and demonstrate organizational experience in occupational safety education.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly describe the workplace hazards your training addresses and why they matter to worker safety.
- Show how your organization has successfully delivered occupational safety training in the past.
- Include letters of support from employers, unions, or worker groups who will use your training.
- Develop a realistic timeline and budget that reflects the actual cost of quality training delivery.
- Align your project with CDC occupational safety priorities and evidence-based practices.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants often fail to demonstrate relevant prior experience in occupational safety training. Weak applications lack clear metrics for measuring worker knowledge gains or behavior change. Budget proposals frequently underestimate trainer costs or curriculum development expenses.
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