Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA ES 14 009
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- The National Institutes of Health in the environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4)" 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 16, 2014 and posted on Jul 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 6, 2014. (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: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Foreign Institutions 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 Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-ES-14-009) is a National Institutes of Health initiative administered through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). It uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning awardees would carry out the project with substantial federal involvement and coordination rather than operating entirely independently. The core purpose is to build and deliver high-quality, model training and education programs for workers across the Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Weapons Complex who may encounter hazardous materials and hazardous waste in the course of their jobs.
The main goal is straightforward: prevent work-related injuries and illnesses by strengthening safety and health training for a very large workforce. DOE complex activities can include hazardous waste operations, waste generation and handling, removal and containment work, transportation of hazardous materials, emergency response to chemical incidents, and the environmental restoration of contaminated facilities. The announcement highlights the reality that tens of thousands of DOE employees need this kind of training to reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous substances and hazardous waste products. Training supported under this program is intended to give workers practical, job-relevant skills and knowledge so they can better protect themselves and also reduce risks to surrounding communities, especially when work occurs near populated areas or involves materials that could migrate offsite if mishandled.
In terms of funding, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $9.5 million, with an award ceiling of $700,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have large pools of unrestricted funds. The program fell under the Environment and Health activity area and is associated with CFDA 93.142 (NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training). The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2014, with an application closing date of November 6, 2014, and it was later archived on December 7, 2014.
Eligible applicants included a range of U.S.-based organizations: private and public institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and additional institution types specifically called out such as HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). Foreign institutions and other non-U.S. entities were not eligible, and foreign components were not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the notice.
Overall, this funding opportunity was designed to expand and improve the DOE complex training capacity through the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP), with an emphasis on creating strong, replicable training models that directly reduce hazardous exposure risks during high-consequence work like decommissioning, decontamination, environmental cleanup, hazardous materials transport, and chemical emergency response. For full program requirements and application details, the notice directed applicants to the NIH grants page for RFA-ES-14-009.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4) funding opportunity?
It is a government grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-ES-14-009) intended to support the development and delivery of high-quality hazardous materials and hazardous waste training for workers across the Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Weapons Complex.
Which federal agency is behind this opportunity?
The initiative is under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is administered through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to build and deliver model training and education programs that help prevent work-related injuries and illnesses by strengthening safety and health training for workers who may encounter hazardous materials and hazardous waste as part of their jobs.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning awardees would conduct the project with substantial federal involvement and coordination rather than operating entirely independently.
Who is the training intended to benefit?
The training is intended for workers across the DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex who may be exposed to hazardous substances and hazardous waste products during their work.
What kinds of work activities does the DOE complex training cover?
The announcement describes DOE complex activities that can include hazardous waste operations, waste generation and handling, removal and containment work, transportation of hazardous materials, emergency response to chemical incidents, and environmental restoration of contaminated facilities.
Why is this training considered important for DOE sites?
The notice emphasizes that tens of thousands of DOE employees need this type of training to reduce risks of exposure to hazardous substances and hazardous waste, especially during high-consequence work where mistakes can lead to serious worker harm and broader public impacts.
How is the program expected to reduce risks beyond the worksite?
Training supported under the program is intended to help workers protect themselves and also reduce risks to surrounding communities, particularly when work occurs near populated areas or involves materials that could migrate offsite if mishandled.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $9.5 million.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for an individual award?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the associated CFDA number and program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.142, NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training.
What activity area is this funding associated with?
The program falls under the Environment and Health activity area.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on July 16, 2014, and the application closing date was November 6, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on December 7, 2014.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based private and public institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The notice also specifically called out certain institution types such as HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are foreign institutions or non-U.S. entities eligible?
No. Foreign institutions and other non-U.S. entities were not eligible under this opportunity.
Are foreign components allowed as part of an application?
No. The notice indicates that foreign components were not allowed under NIH policy as referenced in the opportunity.
What does it mean that the program aims to create "model" training programs?
Based on the description, the intent is to develop strong, high-quality, replicable training models that can expand and improve training capacity across the DOE complex and directly reduce hazardous exposure risks.
What kinds of high-consequence work does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity highlights work such as decommissioning, decontamination, environmental cleanup, hazardous materials transport, and chemical emergency response.
How does this opportunity relate to NIEHS programs?
The funding opportunity was designed to expand and improve DOE complex training capacity through the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP).
Where were applicants directed for full requirements and application details?
Applicants were directed to the NIH grants page for the notice number RFA-ES-14-009 for full program requirements and application details.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-ES-14-009.
What does "UH4" refer to in the opportunity title?
The opportunity title includes "Hazmat Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4)." The provided information does not define UH4 further, but it appears to be part of the program naming for this specific initiative.
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