NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Department of Health and Human Services
At a glance
NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21) is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was March 19, 2018. Individual awards are listed as up to $275K, with $275K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.262 (Occupational Safety and Health Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Jul 31, 2012
- Close date
- Mar 19, 2018
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $275,000
- Est. total funding
- $275,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Eligible ApplicantsEligible OrganizationsHigher Education InstitutionsPublic/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for NIH support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education: Hispanic-serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher EducationNonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) For-Profit OrganizationsSmall Businesses For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) GovernmentsState Governments County Governments City or Township Governments Special District Governments Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) U.S. Territory or Possession OtherIndependent School Districts Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations Regional Organizations Bona fide agents Foreign InstitutionsNon-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 NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The purpose of this grant program is to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, to explore methods for reducing risks and for preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 93.262
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $275k and total estimated program funding is $275,000.
How do I apply for “NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PAR-12-252), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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