# NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-oh-27-033-niosh-exploratory-developmental-grant-program-r21/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363327

> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA plans to offer grants of up to $300,000 to any type of organization. It expects to make about 10 awards worth $3.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around December 16, 2026, with applications due around February 16, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-OH-27-033 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected February 16, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $3.0 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
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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 HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

## What the grant funds

The R21 grant program is designed to advance our understanding of occupational diseases and injuries by focusing on the following three objectives: Identify the risks and conditions linked to workplace health issues. Develop strategies to reduce risks and limit exposure to hazardous environments. Translate significant scientific discoveries into prevention measures and products that can effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) actively supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that pursue: Innovative scientific concepts. New model systems. Tools or technologies with the potential to make a meaningful impact on occupational safety and health. Through this NOFO, applicants will: Provide a clear and concise description of the specific occupational health burden the proposal addresses. Demonstrate how the proposed research activities will lead to outputs that directly contribute to alleviating this burden. Outline the expected outcomes and impacts of their research during the project and in the long term.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA accepts applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)?

Expected deadline February 16, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $300,000 each. About $3.0 million in total across about 10 awards.