Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA ES 09 003
Apply for RFA ES 09 003
- The National Institutes of Health in the environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hazmat Training at Doe Nuclear Weapons Complex (U45)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.142 NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 9, 2009 and posted on Jul 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 23, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (U45) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA ES 09 003) is a National Institutes of Health solicitation administered through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) under its Worker Education and Training Program (WETP). It is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in guiding or coordinating elements of the project as it is carried out. The core purpose is straightforward: reduce work related injuries, illnesses, and other harms by expanding and strengthening high quality safety and health training for workers across the Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear weapons complex.
The program is focused on the reality that tens of thousands of DOE federal and contractor employees face potential exposure to hazardous materials and hazardous waste products as part of their daily responsibilities. The solicitation targets training that equips workers with practical skills and knowledge to protect themselves and the surrounding communities. It specifically emphasizes hazards encountered during hazardous waste operations, decommissioning and decontamination of facilities, transportation of hazardous materials, environmental restoration of contaminated sites, and chemical emergency response. In other words, it is not just classroom awareness; it is intended to support training that is directly applicable to high risk field conditions where workers may encounter chemical, radiological, or other complex contamination scenarios common to legacy weapons related infrastructure.
A major objective of the NIEHS WETP effort in this setting is capacity building. The solicitation is designed to help recipient organizations develop lasting institutional competency to deliver model training and education programs tailored to hazardous materials and hazardous waste workers within the DOE nuclear weapons complex. The underlying idea is that improving training capability at these sites requires more than one time courses; it requires well run programs with the right curricula, qualified instructors, effective delivery methods, and a continuous improvement mindset that can keep pace with changing missions, regulations, and site conditions.
The announcement also highlights a management and performance theme shared by NIEHS and DOE: training resources need to be used effectively so workforce competencies are maintained and improved over time. The desired end state is a federal and contractor workforce that is highly skilled and able to execute critical missions safely and reliably in line with recognized standards of excellence. The solicitation points to ongoing improvements in planning and delivery so training programs stay aligned with mission priorities and are administered efficiently, implying an expectation for organized program design, coordination with site needs, and attention to measurable outcomes such as preparedness, compliance, and reduced exposure risk.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $9,500,000, with an award ceiling of $700,000 per award, and it did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants included 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state controlled institutions of higher education. The eligibility language also explicitly included a range of institution types such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). The program falls under the Environment and Health activity category and is associated with CFDA 93.142 (NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training).
Administratively, the opportunity was posted July 9, 2009, with an original and current closing date of November 23, 2009, and an archive date of December 24, 2009. Additional details were provided through the NIH grants posting for RFA ES 09 003, and the NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact was listed for access or linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (U45)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA ES 09 003.
Which federal entities are involved with this solicitation?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) solicitation administered through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) under its Worker Education and Training Program (WETP). The training focus is for workers across the Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear weapons complex.
What is the primary purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to reduce work-related injuries, illnesses, and other harms by expanding and strengthening high-quality safety and health training for workers in the DOE nuclear weapons complex.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project performance?
Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement, the federal agency generally expects to have substantial involvement in guiding or coordinating elements of the project as it is carried out.
Who is the training intended to serve?
The solicitation is oriented toward tens of thousands of DOE federal and contractor employees who may face potential exposure to hazardous materials and hazardous waste products as part of their daily work in the DOE nuclear weapons complex.
What kinds of hazards and scenarios does the solicitation emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes hazards encountered in high-risk conditions common to legacy weapons-related infrastructure, including chemical, radiological, or other complex contamination scenarios.
What specific work activities are highlighted as training priorities?
The solicitation specifically emphasizes training relevant to hazardous waste operations, decommissioning and decontamination of facilities, transportation of hazardous materials, environmental restoration of contaminated sites, and chemical emergency response.
Is the program focused only on classroom awareness training?
No. The solicitation stresses training that equips workers with practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to high-risk field conditions.
What is meant by "capacity building" in this solicitation?
A major objective is to help recipient organizations develop lasting institutional competency to deliver model training and education programs tailored to hazardous materials and hazardous waste workers within the DOE nuclear weapons complex.
Does the announcement suggest this is meant to be a one-time training effort?
No. The described intent goes beyond one-time courses and points toward well-run training programs with appropriate curricula, qualified instructors, effective delivery methods, and continuous improvement to keep pace with changing missions, regulations, and site conditions.
What themes around management and performance are mentioned?
The announcement highlights a shared NIEHS and DOE theme that training resources should be used effectively so workforce competencies are maintained and improved over time, with ongoing improvements in planning and delivery so programs remain aligned with mission priorities and are administered efficiently.
What end state or outcomes does the solicitation describe?
The desired end state is a federal and contractor workforce that is highly skilled and able to execute critical missions safely and reliably in line with recognized standards of excellence, with attention to outcomes such as preparedness, compliance, and reduced exposure risk.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $9,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $700,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state controlled institutions of higher education.
Are specific institution types explicitly included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), among others.
What is the activity category associated with this program?
The program falls under the Environment and Health activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.142 (NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2009.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is November 23, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 24, 2009.
Where were additional details made available?
Additional details were provided through the NIH grants posting for RFA ES 09 003.
Who is listed as a contact for access or linking issues?
The NIH Office of Extramural Research webmaster contact was listed for access or linking issues.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: National Institutes of Health
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment Health
Next opportunity: Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS)
Previous opportunity: Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training (U45)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for RFA ES 09 003
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (RFA ES 09 003) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES) (R01) Apply for RFA ES 09 007 Funding Number: RFA ES 09 007 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Exploratory/Developmental Projects in Translational Research (R21) Apply for PAR 10 019 Funding Number: PAR 10 019 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Engineered Nanomaterials Linking Physical and Chemical Properties to Biology (U19) Apply for RFA ES 09 011 Funding Number: RFA ES 09 011 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Limited Competition NIH Competitive Revision Awards for Creating Virtual Consortium for Translational/Transdisciplinary Environmental Research (ViCTER) (R01) Apply for PAR 10 030 Funding Number: PAR 10 030 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Mechanism for Time Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R03) Apply for PAR 10 083 Funding Number: PAR 10 083 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Mechanism for Time Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R21) Apply for PAR 10 084 Funding Number: PAR 10 084 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Parkinsons Disease Data Organizing Center PD DOC (U24) Apply for RFA NS 11 001 Funding Number: RFA NS 11 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES) (R01) Apply for RFA ES 10 004 Funding Number: RFA ES 10 004 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| SBIR E learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (SBIR R43/R44) Apply for RFA ES 10 003 Funding Number: RFA ES 10 003 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Neurobiology of Migraine (R21) Apply for PA 10 259 Funding Number: PA 10 259 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Methods and Approaches for Detection of Gene Environment Interactions in Human Disease (R21) Apply for PAR 11 032 Funding Number: PAR 11 032 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $275,000 |
| Limited Competition NIH Competing Revision Awards for Creating Virtual Consortium for Translational/Transdisciplinary Environmental Research (ViCTER)(R01) Apply for PAR 11 046 Funding Number: PAR 11 046 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Identification of Biomarkers for Early Detection of Environmentally Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction (R01) Apply for RFA ES 11 007 Funding Number: RFA ES 11 007 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research Consortium for 2 Year Bisphenol A Toxicity Study (U01) Apply for RFA ES 10 009 Funding Number: RFA ES 10 009 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Research on Research Integrity (R21) Apply for RFA ES 11 004 Funding Number: RFA ES 11 004 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Environmental Health Sciences Core Center Grants (P30) Apply for RFA ES 11 001 Funding Number: RFA ES 11 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Dietary Influence on the Human Health Effects of Environmental Exposures (R21) Apply for RFA ES 11 002 Funding Number: RFA ES 11 002 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Role of Environmental Chemical Exposures in the Development of Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome (R01) Apply for PAR 11 170 Funding Number: PAR 11 170 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Role of Environmental Chemical Exposures in the Development of Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome (R21) Apply for PAR 11 171 Funding Number: PAR 11 171 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| SBIR E learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (SBIR R43/R44) Apply for RFA ES 11 008 Funding Number: RFA ES 11 008 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Environment Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "RFA ES 09 003", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.