RFA-ES-21-005: SBIR E-Learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to small businesses. Applications closed on July 30, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 11, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR43 / R44
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIEHS
- Median yearly award$199,216
- Typical project length4.5 years
- R43, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I. A small business tests the feasibility of a technology or product. Other open R43 notices.
- R44, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II. Full research and development of an SBIR project after Phase I (or both phases at once, called Fast Track). Other open R44 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-ES-21-005 were run by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS, 3 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-ES-21-005 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-ES-24-003 | May 21, 2024 | Closed July 26, 2024 | Closed |
| RFA-ES-23-005 | March 6, 2023 | Closed July 14, 2023 | Closed |
| RFA-ES-22-004 | April 26, 2022 | Closed August 16, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 11, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 30, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 4, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to small businesses.
- Small businesses
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, may be allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (71% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to further the development of Advanced Technology Training (ATT) products for: the health and safety training of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers; waste treatment personnel; skilled support personnel associated with an emergency/disaster; emergency responders in biosafety response, infectious disease training and cleanup; emergency responders in disasters and resiliency training; and for ATT tools to assist in responding to environmental disasters. ATT as defined by the Worker Training Program (WTP) includes, but is not limited to, online training, mobile device training, virtual reality, and serious gaming, which complement all aspects of training from development to evaluation including advanced technologies that enhance, supplement, improve, and provide health and safety training for hazardous materials workers. These products must complement the goals and objectives of WTP. The major objective of the NIEHS WTP is to prevent work related harm by assisting in the training of workers in how best to protect themselves and their communities from exposure to hazardous materials. The financial support for this initiative comes directly from NIEHS Worker Education and Training Branch SBIR funds.
Funded under RFA-ES-21-005 so far
NIH funded 3 projects under RFA-ES-21-005 in fiscal 2022 to 2023, at 3 institutions. The median yearly award was $199,216.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agile development of innovative, interactive hazard recognition and mitigation tools/learning e-platforms for workers involved in disaster rescue and recovery. | Radiant Creative Group, LLC | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Immersive Modular Preparedness Intelligent Tutoring (IMPRINT) | Charles River Analytics, Inc. | 2023 | $199,216 |
| EC1 is a mobile 360-degree point-of-view learning and gamification tool integrating a VR scenario, APIE response procedures and assessment to test and improve firefighter decision-making and response. | Metamedia Training International, Inc. | 2022 | $99,725 |
Who has won NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training (93.142) awarded $184 million across 43 grant awards, an average of $4.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPWR: the Center for Construction Research and Training | Maryland | 2 | $31.9 million |
| Steelworkers Charitable & Educational Organization | Pennsylvania | 2 | $21.3 million |
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | District of Columbia | 2 | $15.1 million |
| International Chemical Workers Union | Ohio | 2 | $13.8 million |
| International Association of Firefighters | District of Columbia | 2 | $11.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-ES-21-005 still open?
No. It closed on July 30, 2021.
Who can apply for SBIR E-Learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for SBIR E-Learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed July 30, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-ES-21-005?
NIH RePORTER lists 3 projects funded under RFA-ES-21-005 in fiscal 2022 to 2023, at 3 institutions. The most were at Radiant Creative Group, LLC, Charles River Analytics, Inc., Metamedia Training International, Inc.
Who has won NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were CPWR: the Center for Construction Research and Training, Steelworkers Charitable & Educational Organization, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The program made 43 awards worth $184 million in that time.
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