National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54)
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for a National Center of Excellence focused on preventing childhood agricultural injury and illness. Eligible applicants are academic institutions, research organizations, and nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to conduct national-scope research and implementation work. Applicants must be able to lead multidisciplinary teams across agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors, and partner with academic, industry, and community organizations. The Center will conduct research, education, outreach, and dissemination activities benefiting youth in agricultural communities.
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Key dates
- Jul 15, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 3, 2027 Application deadline in 230 days
- Aug 30, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is committed to addressing a wide range of occupational health and safety hazards affecting those who work in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AgFF) sector. Children and adolescents (“youth”) are consistently more likely to be fatally injured working in agriculture compared to other industries. While many steps have been taken to prevent youth injuries in AgFF work, there remains a need for a consistent national program to study and improve their safety, health, and well-being.
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will support a National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury and Illness (“the National Children’s Center”). The National Children’s Center will engage in high-quality research, education, outreach, and effective translation of scientific discoveries into practice for the benefit of youth living and working in AgFF communities.
The activities of the National Children’s Center will:
- Improve the collection and analysis of injury, illness, and fatality data for youth working and living in AgFF environments.
- Enhance research and practice to identify and address gaps in the evidence base for youth workers across AgFF communities, and especially those in rural areas.
- Engage in comprehensive intervention and implementation studies to improve AgFF youth safety, health, and well-being.
- Evaluate the use of technology, including AI and automation, to mitigate workplace hazards and improve health outcomes for AgFF youth.
- Expand outreach and collaboration at the local, regional, and national level to disseminate information and best practices.
The National Children’s Center works closely with NIOSH AgFF program leadership; other NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health; NIOSH intramural scientists (when applicable); academic and research partners; industry and community groups; and other organizations to advance research integration, inform best practices, and develop effective worksite solutions for youth and families working and living in AgFF environments across the U.S. The Center should clearly demonstrate capacity to maintain a national scope for research, implementation, dissemination, and related activities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- 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
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Research Plan
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support/Commitment from Partners
Program contact
- 👤 Jessica MK Streit, Scientific Program Official
- 📧 jstreit@cdc.gov
- 📞 513-533-8107
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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$32,293,512
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$31,307,359
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$31,273,504
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$31,109,864
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$30,624,479
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$30,094,184
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$29,920,153
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$29,746,441
Top States by Funding
- NY 22 awards $229.1M
- MD 3 awards $121.4M
- CA 6 awards $109.6M
- MA 6 awards $80.8M
- MI 3 awards $76.4M
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?
Institutions with research capacity to lead a national center, including universities and research organizations. Strong partnerships with academic, industry, and community groups are expected.
What is the funding amount?
The award range is up to $1,600,000, with a total program pool of $8,000,000. This is a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What activities does the Center support?
Research on youth agricultural injuries, implementation studies, technology evaluation, outreach, and dissemination of best practices. Data collection and analysis for agricultural injury prevention are core activities.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is March 3, 2027. This is a fixed deadline.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Establish strong partnerships with agricultural organizations, industry groups, and rural communities before submission. The Center must demonstrate national capacity and collaboration.
- Focus on your organization's existing research infrastructure in occupational health, agricultural safety, or public health. Prior NIOSH funding strengthens competitiveness.
- Include a detailed implementation plan for technology evaluation (AI, automation) and translation of research into practice. NIOSH prioritizes evidence-based solutions.
- Clearly articulate your data collection strategy for youth injuries in AgFF sectors. Strong epidemiologic capacity is essential.
- Propose measurable outcomes and dissemination activities targeting both researchers and practitioners. Show how findings will reach rural and underserved agricultural communities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate adequate partnerships and capacity for a national scope program. Weak plans for translating research into practice. Insufficient focus on youth-specific injury prevention strategies.
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