U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Occupational Safety and Health Program
Key facts
Open now
- National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54) · Due Dec 1, 2026 · 55 days left
- Exploratory/Developmental Grants Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (R21) · Due Dec 8, 2026 · 62 days left
- Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01) · Due Dec 8, 2026 · 62 days left
- Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement (U01) · Due Jan 31, 2028 · 481 days left
- Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants (T03) · Due Jan 31, 2028 · 481 days left
- Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42) · Due Oct 26, 2028 · 750 days left
- Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants (T03) · Due Oct 26, 2028 · 750 days left
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- Continuation and Expansion of the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (U24) · Due about Nov 2, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01) · Due about Dec 8, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- State Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program (U60) · Opens Oct 30, 2026 · due about Dec 30, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Miner Safety and Health Training Program - Western United States – U60 · Opens Oct 27, 2026 · due about Jan 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) · Opens Nov 30, 2026 · due about Jan 29, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01) · Opens Nov 12, 2026 · due about Feb 5, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Robotics and Intelligent Mining Technology and Workplace Safety Research (U60) · Opens Nov 12, 2026 · due about Feb 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03) · Opens Dec 17, 2026 · due about Feb 16, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21) · Opens Dec 16, 2026 · due about Feb 16, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- World Trade Center Youth Research Coordinating Center (U54) · Opens Nov 24, 2026 · due about Feb 23, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health® (U19) · Opens Nov 16, 2026 · due about Feb 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54) · Opens Dec 4, 2026 · due about Mar 3, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health (U54) · Opens Dec 4, 2026 · due about Mar 3, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) · Opens Feb 5, 2027 · due about Apr 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (U13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) · Opens Feb 5, 2027 · due about Apr 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
What it pays for
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.
Who can apply
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,...
How applications are judged
The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) the scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to stated program objectives. Training Grants: Criteria used in evaluating training proposals include: (1) Overall potential contribution of the project toward meeting program objectives; (2) the need for training in the areas outlined in the application; (3) curriculum content and design; (4) previous record of training; (5) evaluation methods; (6) experience and training of the project director and staff; (7) institutional commitment; (8) academic and physical environment; (9) past performance; and (10) appropriateness of budget. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness...
Match
None required (federal program listing).
Who in Tennessee has won this program
2 awards to Tennessee groups since 2024 · 0 in Unicoi County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | $141K spent that year | 2025 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | $101K spent that year | 2025 |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 2 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Unicoi County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | Herowear, LLC | $32K spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Com Affiliation, Inc. (Albert Einstein College of Medicine Managed by Montefiore) | $871 spent that year | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).