# NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health (U54)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-oh-27-047-niosh-centers-for-agriculture-forestry-and-fishing-safety/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363195

> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA plans to offer grants of up to $2.2 million to any type of organization. It expects to make about 12 awards worth $110 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around December 4, 2026, with applications due around March 3, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-OH-27-047 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected March 3, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $2.2 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $110 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 (i.e., 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 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing (AgFF) sector is essential to the safety, security, and economic stability of the U.S. because it produces the nation's food, fuel, and fiber. At the same time, AgFF workers experience some of the highest occupational fatality and non-fatal injury rates of any sector. AgFF workers also face increased risk of poor mental health, death by suicide, and substance use disorder. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is committed to addressing a wide range of occupational health and safety hazards affecting people who work in the production, processing, and transportation of AgFF products. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will support up to twelve regional NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health (AgFF Centers). Each AgFF Center will advance the NIOSH mission and priorities through high-quality research, education, training, and outreach. Key Center activities include: Conducting high-quality, multidisciplinary science, with an emphasis on intervention and implementation research; Advancing AgFF research-to-practice (r2p) by translating scientific discoveries into practical, real-world solutions; Developing and evaluating technology, including AI and automation, to reduce workplace hazards and improve health outcomes for AgFF workers; Engaging with a variety of regional and national partners to effectively communicate new knowledge and best practices; Integrating food systems and One Health approaches into occupational safety, health, and well-being; and Improving the coordination and collection of data on injury, illness, disability, and death for AgFF workers. AgFF Centers work closely with NIOSH AgFF program leadership and collaborate with other AgFF Centers, NIOSH scientists (when applicable), academic and research partners, industry and community groups, and other organizations. Funded Centers are expected to have significant, widespread, and sustained local and regional impact. Together, these efforts should collectively contribute to the national advancement of AgFF workers' safety, health, and well-being.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health (U54)?

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 Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health (U54)?

Expected deadline March 3, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.2 million each. About $110 million in total across about 12 awards.