# NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-oh-27-056-niosh-small-research-grant-program-r03/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363299

> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA plans to offer grants of up to $100,000 to any type of organization. It expects to make about 8 awards worth $2.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around December 17, 2026, with applications due around February 16, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-OH-27-056 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected February 16, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $2.0 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 purpose of the R03 grant program is (1) to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, (2) to explore methods for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and (3) to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The NIOSH Small Research grant mechanism (R03) supports occupational safety and health research projects that can be carried out with limited resources, such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, or development of research methods. Applicants must concisely describe the occupational health burden addressed in their proposal and must link the need for the proposed research activities to planned outputs that will help alleviate this burden. Applicants should clearly articulate the anticipated impacts of the proposed research, both during the project period and beyond.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03)?

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 Small Research Grant Program (R03)?

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 $100,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 8 awards.