Occupational Safety and Health Program
Open Opportunities (7)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01) Deadline: Jun 23, 2026 · up to $550K
- Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21) Deadline: Jun 23, 2026 · up to $365K
- National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54) Deadline: Dec 1, 2026 · up to $5.8M
- Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants (T03) Deadline: Jan 31, 2028 · up to $975K
- Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement (U01) Deadline: Jan 31, 2028 · up to $975K
- Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42) Deadline: Oct 26, 2028 · up to $9M
- Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants (T03) Deadline: Oct 26, 2028 · up to $550K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.262 (USAspending.gov).
- City Of New York $119,835,396
- Cpwr: The Center For Construction Research And Training $84,316,965
- Regents Of The University Of Minnesota $30,624,479
- The University Of Iowa $30,493,512
- The Regents Of The University Of Colorado $29,920,153
- University Of Illinois $29,848,766
- University Of California, Davis $29,746,441
- Cincinnati Univ Of $29,626,667
- Regents Of The University Of California, The $29,621,475
- Regents Of The University Of Michigan $29,507,359
Program Objective
To (1) recognize new hazards; (2) define the magnitude of the problem; (3) follow trends in incidence; (4) target exceptional hazardous workplaces for intervention; and (5) evaluate the effectiveness of prevention efforts. The goal of this program is to increase worker safety and health. To develop specialized professional and paraprofessional personnel in the occupational safety and health field with training in occupational medicine, occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and other priority training areas. To perform medical monitoring and treatment for World Trade Center Responders and non-Responders and to create a Registry of affected workers.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Interstate Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Tribally Designated Housing Authority
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- School District Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Eligible applicants include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations, other than federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education; nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; for profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; federally funded Research and Development Centers; faith-based or community based organizations; regional organizations; bona fide agents applying on behalf of state, territorial, local, and tribal government organizations. Training Grants: Any public or private educational institution or agency that has demonstrated competency in occupational safety and health training at the technical, professional, or graduate level may apply. Trainees must be admissible to the grantee institution and must be enrolled in occupational safety and health training programs. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees). For SBIR grants primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Awards are made on the basis of a two-step review of an investigator-prepared application. Applications are initially reviewed for scientific and technical merit by a scientific peer review group. The second level of review is performed by the NIOSH Secondary Review Committee for program relevance. Final approval of funding recommendations is made by the Director, NIOSH.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
Research Grants and Awards: 7-9 months. Training Grants: 9-10 months. SBIR: 7-8 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
This listing funds a diverse portfolio of extramural research and training programs to prevent work-related injury and illness.
Mission Categories
Primary: Occupational Safety and Health
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Research grants and cooperative agreements are intended to support the direct costs of a project, in accordance with an approved budget, plus an appropriate amount for indirect costs. Training grants: Funds may be used for long term training programs and/or education and research centers. Support is provided for the direct costs of the program, plus certain indirect costs determined by Public Health Service policy on training programs. Amounts of stipends and other details are in accordance with Public Health Service policy. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support.
Required Documentation
Applications must be signed by appropriate officials of the submitting institution. Refer to NOFOs on Grants.gov for specific credential and documentation information.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements