Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (U13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofits, universities, and organizations hosting occupational safety and health conferences, seminars, or workshops. Applicants must plan an in-person or virtual meeting that advances NIOSH research priorities and promotes occupational safety and health. The meeting must involve participant coordination and information exchange on a specific occupational health topic. Training-only events are not eligible.
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Key dates
- Jul 22, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 12, 2027 Application deadline in 257 days
- Aug 2, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (U13) program is to support high-quality scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops that are relevant to the NIOSH mission and that promote occupational safety and health. The conference program is an important part of the NIOSH mission. Applications should address and advance research topics in occupational safety and health that align with NIOSH program priorities. A conference or scientific meeting is a gathering, symposium, seminar, workshop, or other organized meeting in which participants meet in person or virtually to coordinate, exchange, and share information or to explore and clarify a specific topic, problem, or area of knowledge. This cooperative agreement is used when substantial federal scientific or programmatic involvement is expected, and federal staff may assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities before and after the award. Applications for training-only events will not be considered under this announcement.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Form
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Conference Agenda or Outline
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Sharon Chiou, PhD, Scientific Program Official
- 📧 schiou@cdc.gov
- 📞 304-285-6029
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
What types of meetings qualify for funding?
Conferences, workshops, seminars, symposiums, or organized gatherings in person or virtual. The meeting must focus on occupational safety and health topics aligned with NIOSH priorities.
Are training-only events eligible?
No. Applications for training-only events will not be considered. Events must involve research, coordination, and information exchange.
What is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is April 12, 2027. Check the funding opportunity announcement for any updates.
How much funding is available?
The total pool is $600,000, with individual awards typically up to $30,000. Actual award amounts vary by proposal quality.
Can federal staff participate in my meeting?
Yes. This cooperative agreement allows federal NIOSH staff to assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in your meeting activities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly align your conference topic with NIOSH program priorities. Demonstrate how the meeting advances occupational safety and health research. Use NIOSH's strategic priorities as your guide.
- Show active federal involvement potential. Explain how NIOSH staff can assist in planning, coordination, or participation. Describe specific roles federal partners could play.
- Detail the participant value and outcomes. Explain what attendees will learn and how the conference advances the field. Specify expected attendance and participant mix.
- Budget for essential meeting elements only. Focus on venue, speaker honorariums, materials, and necessary logistics. Justify all costs as directly supporting the conference mission.
- Plan realistic timelines and evaluation. Show a clear pre-award and post-award timeline. Include metrics to evaluate meeting success and knowledge dissemination.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lacking clear NIOSH mission alignment fail. Specify which NIOSH priorities your conference addresses. Training-focused events are rejected automatically. Ensure your meeting emphasizes research and knowledge exchange, not just training delivery. Underdeveloped federal involvement plans weaken applications. Describe concrete ways NIOSH staff will participate or contribute.
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