Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
ID: 355417Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA)

Award Range

$5M - $9M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355417
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is inviting grant applications for the Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42) program, aimed at enhancing occupational safety and health training. This initiative seeks to ensure a sufficient supply of qualified personnel to fulfill the mandates of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, with a focus on interdisciplinary training, research, and outreach in key disciplines such as industrial hygiene and occupational health nursing. With an estimated total program funding of $32 million, the CDC plans to award up to 18 grants, each ranging from $4.5 million to $9 million over a duration of 3 to 5 years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by October 26, 2028, and can direct inquiries to Dr. Elizabeth H. Maples at lbrowning@cdc.gov or by phone at 404-498-5014.

    Point(s) of Contact
    lbrowning@cdc.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFA-OH-25-002_T42_FINAL_October_02_2024.docx
    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is soliciting grant applications for its Education and Research Centers (ERCs) program focused on occupational safety and health (OSH) training. The initiative aims to ensure an adequate supply of qualified personnel to meet the Occupational Safety and Health Act's mandates. ERCs provide interdisciplinary training, research, and outreach in essential OSH disciplines, including industrial hygiene and occupational health nursing. The program invites applications for grants, with up to $32 million in funding available annually, supporting up to 18 awards with each grant capped at $1.8 million for a duration of 3 to 5 years. Applicants must demonstrate collaboration with various stakeholders, address regional workforce needs, and maintain a robust evaluation core. The program underlines the importance of developing skilled OSH professionals to address ongoing and emerging hazards, promoting worker health and safety. With a structured approach to training and outreach, ERCs will play a pivotal role in advancing workplace safety standards and responding to public health emergencies, such as those highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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