Opportunity Listing - NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54)

NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54)

Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

Assistance Listings: 93.262 -- Occupational Safety and Health Program

Last Updated: July 15, 2026

Description

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is committed to addressing a wide range of occupational health and safety hazards affecting those who work in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AgFF) sector. Children and adolescents ("youth") are consistently more likely to be fatally injured working in agriculture compared to other industries. While many steps have been taken to prevent youth injuries in AgFF work, there remains a need for a consistent national program to study and improve their safety, health, and well-being.

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will support a National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury and Illness ("the National Children's Center"). The National Children's Center will engage in high-quality research, education, outreach, and effective translation of scientific discoveries into practice for the benefit of youth living and working in AgFF communities.

The activities of the National Children's Center will:

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Improve the collection and analysis of injury, illness, and fatality data for youth working and living in AgFF environments.

Enhance research and practice to identify and address gaps in the evidence base for youth workers across AgFF communities, and especially those in rural areas.

Engage in comprehensive intervention and implementation studies to improve AgFF youth safety, health, and well-being.

Evaluate the use of technology, including AI and automation, to mitigate workplace hazards and improve health outcomes for AgFF youth.

Expand outreach and collaboration at the local, regional, and national level to disseminate information and best practices.

The National Children's Center works closely with NIOSH AgFF program leadership; other NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health; NIOSH intramural scientists (when applicable); academic and research partners; industry and community groups; and other organizations to advance research integration, inform best practices, and develop effective worksite solutions for youth and families working and living in AgFF environments across the U.S. The Center should clearly demonstrate capacity to maintain a national scope for research, implementation, dissemination, and related activities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Public and state institutions of higher education

Government

County governments
State governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Public and Indian housing authorities

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Miscellaneous

Unrestricted

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Jessica MK Streit, Scientific Program Official 513-533-8107

Email

jstreit@cdc.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

December 4, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

March 3, 2027

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

August 30, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 30, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

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Award

$8,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$1,600,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-OH-27-034

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Forecast posted date:

July 15, 2026

Archive date:

March 10, 2027