NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Assistance Listings
- 93.262 -- Occupational Safety and Health Program
Forecasted opportunityLast Updated: Jul 29, 2026
Important dates
- Forecasted post date: December 16, 2026
- Forecasted application due date: February 16, 2027
- Forecasted award date: August 2, 2027
- Forecasted project start date: September 1, 2027
- Fiscal Year: 2027
Award details
- Expected project funding: $3,000,000
- Expected awards: 10
Award min.
$0
Award max.
$300,000
- Funding opportunity number:RFA-OH-27-033
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Health
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Forecast posted date: July 27, 2026
- Archive date: November 22, 2031
- Version: 3
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
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.
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Agency contact information
Email: bgarrett@cdc.gov
bgarrett@cdc.gov
Bridgette Garrett, PhD, Scientific Program Official
770-488-5715
Link to additional information
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