# Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-oh-22-001-occupational-safety-and-health-education-and-research/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333985

> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA offered grants of up to $1.8 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 18 awards worth $32.4 million in total. Applications closed on October 21, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-OH-22-001 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 21, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.8 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 18 |
| Total funding | $32.4 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.262 |

## Who can apply

- 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/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

U.S. Territory or Possessions Public Housing Authorities / Indian Housing Authorities Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations Regional Organizations

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this program is to support National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers (ERCS) to address the burden of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the United States by providing state-of-the-art interdisciplinary training for the next generation of OSH practitioners and researchers. ERCs play a significant role in preparing the future OSH workforce to respond to new challenges posed by the changing nature of work. These changes are the result of technological advances, globalization, new and emerging risks, occupational health disparities associated with the changing demographics of the United State's workforce, and a myriad of other factors. NIOSH’s network of ERCs across the United States helps address these challenges and provide the next generation of OSH leadership to protect workers and ensure a healthier national workforce. The ERCs provide well-trained graduates to meet the demand for a professional OSH workforce for federal, state, and local government agencies; not-for-profit agencies; industry; academia; business; healthcare; and labor organizations. ERCs help meet our nation’s need for skilled, knowledgeable practitioners and researchers in OSH and enhance the diversity of the safety and health workforce. NIOSH ERCs help translate scientific discoveries into practice through effective education, training, and outreach. ERC trainees and key personnel collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative approaches to improving workplace safety and health, by the translation of research to practice and prevention through design. Approach ERCs are located in accredited academic institutions across the country and provide graduate, post-graduate degree and academic certificate training in core and allied disciplines of OSH. ERCs also provide interdisciplinary research training to identify, assess, address, and improve OSH. ERCs conduct outreach to help improve knowledge and awareness of work-related safety and health issues, and they provide continuing education for OSH professionals. Through comprehensive, integrated programs, ERCs improve the safety and health of our nation’s workforce. Diversity and Inclusion. In June 2019, NIOSH began an initiative designed to help NIOSH take substantive action to create greater diversity and inclusion in its workforce, the workplace and in its service to the public.

## Questions people ask

### Is RFA-OH-22-001 still open?

No. It closed on October 21, 2023. A newer notice is open: RFA-OH-25-002, closes October 26, 2028 (719 days left).

### Who can apply for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)?

Closed October 21, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.8 million each. About $32.4 million in total across about 18 awards.

### Who has won Occupational Safety and Health Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were City of New York, CPWR: the Center for Construction Research and Training, The University of Iowa. The program made 305 awards worth $590 million in that time.