NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54)
About This Grant
<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>The activities of the National Children's Center will: </p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li data-list-item-id="e84c34bda1fe7e9e66432f6f4ef23a740">Improve the collection and analysis of injury, illness, and fatality data for youth working and living in AgFF environments. </li><li data-list-item-id="e7fb42c88526ca72ec9b69a26a78c7c8c">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.</li><li data-list-item-id="e2036c7a2d56bea4a951f22dd5d1c355e">Engage in comprehensive intervention and implementation studies to improve AgFF youth safety, health, and well-being.</li><li data-list-item-id="e6adf4fd809a76db334a03ec152e17141">Evaluate the use of technology, including AI and automation, to mitigate workplace hazards and improve health outcomes for AgFF youth. </li><li data-list-item-id="e47ccbcb3d74bd7162ed19e3b84594ea8">Expand outreach and collaboration at the local, regional, and national level to disseminate information and best practices.</li></ul><p>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. </p>
Grant Summary
NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA grant providing up to $1.6M for university, municipality, nonprofit. Applications are due 2027-03-03 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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- 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.
How to Apply
Up to $1.6M
2027-03-03
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54) from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 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) is offered by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA and is generally open to university, municipality, nonprofit, school district, small business, tribal government, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54) provide?
NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54) provides up to $1.6M per award from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54) deadline?
Applications for NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54) are due 2027-03-03 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54)?
To apply for NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA.