Opportunity Listing - NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health (U54)

NIOSH Centers for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Safety and Health (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 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:

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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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

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

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Government

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

Education

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

Miscellaneous

Unrestricted

Additional information

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.

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 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

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Award

$110,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$2,200,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-OH-27-047

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