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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training (U45) Administrative Supplements for Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery (Admin Supp)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.095 HHS Programs for Disaster Relief Appropriations Act Non Construction.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Independent school districts Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession 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 NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training (U45) Administrative Supplements for Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery (Admin Supp) opportunity (RFA-ES-13-008) was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant program offering time-limited administrative supplements to strengthen worker health and safety training tied directly to Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. The program was designed specifically for existing recipients of NIH cooperative agreements that already support model training and education programs for workers who handle hazardous materials and waste. In other words, it was not a brand-new standalone grant for new applicants to start a program from scratch, but an add-on funding chance for current grantees to expand or tailor what they were already doing to meet urgent disaster-recovery needs after Sandy.
The central purpose of the supplement was prevention: reducing work-related injuries, illnesses, and other harms by making sure workers are properly trained to recognize, avoid, and control hazardous exposures. The training focus covered the full range of activities where dangerous substances might be encountered during disaster cleanup and rebuilding, including hazardous waste operations, hazardous materials and waste generation, removal and containment, transportation of hazardous materials, environmental restoration of contaminated sites or facilities, and chemical emergency response. The authorization basis referenced in the announcement is the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), Section 126(g), which is closely associated with federally supported hazardous materials worker training efforts.
This particular administrative supplement was funded through the HHS Programs for Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2). The intent was to rapidly support recovery, rebuilding, and resilience, while also improving readiness for future disasters. The geographic focus was limited to areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy, specifically the FEMA-declared major disaster states and the District of Columbia. The listed eligible disaster areas were Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Practically, that means the training supported by these funds needed to be clearly connected to Sandy-affected communities and the types of hazardous exposures workers were facing there during cleanup and reconstruction.
From a funding standpoint, NIH estimated total available funding at $1.3 million, with an award ceiling of $400,000 per supplement. The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation easier for eligible organizations because they are not required to contribute a set portion of the budget from non-federal sources. The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was health. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 93.095, and it was also tied to the disaster relief appropriation noted above.
Eligibility in the source data is broad in terms of organizational type (including universities, nonprofits, small businesses, state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, school districts, and special district governments), and it explicitly mentions various institution types such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and faith-based or community-based organizations. At the same time, the announcement makes clear limits on foreign participation: non-U.S. entities were not eligible, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) were not allowed. Most importantly, despite the broad categories listed, the FOA’s key gating requirement is that applicants had to be current grantees under the relevant cooperative agreements, since these were administrative supplements rather than new awards open to first-time applicants.
In terms of timing, the opportunity moved on a fast disaster-recovery schedule. It was posted and created on April 19, 2013, and the application deadline was May 2, 2013, with an archive date of June 2, 2013. That short window reflects the emergency-oriented nature of the funding, where the goal is to get resources into the field quickly to train workers who are already engaged in cleanup, demolition, debris handling, remediation, and rebuilding work where hazardous substances may be present.
Overall, this FOA was aimed at quickly expanding proven hazardous materials worker training capacity to meet the immediate and ongoing health and safety needs created by Hurricane Sandy, with an emphasis on practical, prevention-focused training that protects workers and the communities around them during hazardous waste operations, environmental restoration, and emergency response in the FEMA-designated Sandy disaster region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training (U45) Administrative Supplements for Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery (RFA-ES-13-008) was an NIH discretionary grant opportunity that offered time-limited administrative supplements to support worker health and safety training connected directly to Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.
Is this a standalone grant for new applicants to start a new program?
No. This opportunity was not a brand-new standalone grant for new applicants. It was an administrative supplement, meaning it was intended as add-on funding for existing recipients to expand, strengthen, or tailor current NIH-supported hazardous materials worker training and education programs to meet Hurricane Sandy-related needs.
Who was the intended applicant group?
The supplement was designed specifically for existing recipients of NIH cooperative agreements that already support model training and education programs for workers handling hazardous materials and waste. The key eligibility requirement was being a current grantee under the relevant cooperative agreements because these were administrative supplements rather than new awards.
What was the main purpose of the administrative supplements?
The central purpose was prevention: reducing work-related injuries, illnesses, and other harms by ensuring workers are properly trained to recognize, avoid, and control hazardous exposures encountered during Hurricane Sandy cleanup, recovery, and rebuilding.
What types of work activities could the training cover?
The training focus covered activities where hazardous substances might be encountered during disaster cleanup and rebuilding, including:
- Hazardous waste operations
- Hazardous materials and waste generation
- Removal and containment
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Environmental restoration of contaminated sites or facilities
- Chemical emergency response
What kinds of hazards or exposures was the program concerned with?
It focused broadly on hazardous exposures associated with handling hazardous materials and waste during Sandy-related cleanup and reconstruction, with an emphasis on training workers to identify hazards and implement controls to prevent injury and illness.
What was the geographic focus of the funding?
The geographic focus was limited to areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy, specifically FEMA-declared major disaster states and Washington, D.C. Training supported by these funds needed to be clearly connected to Sandy-affected communities and recovery activities in the designated region.
Which states and areas were included in the eligible Hurricane Sandy disaster region?
The eligible disaster areas listed were:
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
Where did the funding come from?
This administrative supplement was funded through the HHS Programs for Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), with the intent to rapidly support recovery, rebuilding, and resilience while improving readiness for future disasters.
What legal authority was referenced for the training effort?
The announcement referenced the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), Section 126(g), which is closely associated with federally supported hazardous materials worker training.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
NIH estimated total available funding at $1.3 million for the administrative supplements.
What was the maximum award amount per supplement?
The award ceiling was $400,000 per supplement.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant, provided as an administrative supplement to an existing NIH-supported cooperative agreement program.
What was the activity category?
The activity category listed for this opportunity was Health.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 93.095.
What kinds of organizations were listed as eligible (in general terms)?
The source data lists a broad range of organizational types, including universities, nonprofits, small businesses, state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, school districts, and special district governments. It also explicitly mentions institution types such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Even though many organization types were listed, what was the main eligibility limitation?
The main gating requirement was that applicants had to be current grantees under the relevant NIH cooperative agreements, since these were administrative supplements (add-ons) rather than an open competition for brand-new applicants.
Were foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. entities were not eligible, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations were not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) were not allowed.
What were the key dates for the opportunity?
- Posted/created date: April 19, 2013
- Application deadline: May 2, 2013
- Archive date: June 2, 2013
How long was the application window?
The application window was very short (from April 19, 2013 to May 2, 2013), reflecting the emergency disaster-recovery intent to deploy training resources quickly.
What kinds of disaster-recovery workforces was this training meant to support?
It was aimed at workers engaged in cleanup, demolition, debris handling, remediation, and rebuilding activities where hazardous substances may be present, particularly in Sandy-affected areas.
What was the overall goal of the program in the context of Hurricane Sandy?
The overall goal was to rapidly expand proven hazardous materials worker training capacity to address immediate and ongoing worker health and safety needs created by Hurricane Sandy, while also supporting longer-term resilience and readiness for future disasters.
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