NIEHS Worker Training Program’s HAZMAT Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 359970Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359970
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the NIEHS Worker Training Program for HAZMAT training at the Department of Energy's Nuclear Weapons Complex. This initiative aims to provide training and education to workers involved in hazardous waste management and emergency response, focusing on preventing work-related harm and promoting health and safety in the workforce. The program is funded under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and is expected to allocate approximately $3 million across two awards. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, should note that the application period opens with a synopsis expected on September 24, 2025, and closes on November 25, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Sharon D. Beard at 984-287-3237 or via email at beard1@niehs.nih.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sharon D. Beard National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
    (984) 287-3237
    beard1@niehs.nih.gov
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