Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 139
Apply for PAR 09 139
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program(R21)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.262 Occupational Safety and Health Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 11, 2010 and posted on Apr 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program (R21) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its Procurement and Grants Office, in alignment with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) mission. It is designed to support exploratory or early-stage research and development projects that can quickly advance knowledge or practical solutions in occupational safety and health. The focus is on building a clearer understanding of workplace risks and conditions tied to occupational diseases and injuries, testing or piloting methods to reduce those risks, developing approaches to prevent or minimize exposure to hazardous workplace conditions, and moving important scientific findings toward real-world prevention practices, tools, or products that can measurably reduce work-related illness and injury.
This opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PAR 09-139 and is listed under the Health activity category. The associated CFDA number is 93.262, Occupational Safety and Health Program. The award mechanism is a grant, and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for organizations that may not have discretionary resources to commit as a match. The program anticipates making around 10 awards, though the exact funding amount and number of awards are stated to vary, reflecting that awards are dependent on factors such as federal appropriations, the quality of applications received, and program priorities at the time of review.
In terms of funding limits, the listed award ceiling is $200,000. As an R21 mechanism, this generally signals support for developmental, proof-of-concept, or high-potential projects that may be too preliminary for larger research awards but still need dedicated funding to generate data, validate methods, or demonstrate feasibility. Projects funded under this program are expected to contribute to prevention-oriented outcomes, meaning applicants should connect their proposed research to how results could ultimately translate into safer workplace practices or more effective protective strategies.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations across public, private, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts and special district governments; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses, as well as small businesses; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). This wide eligibility range allows participation from traditional academic research groups as well as applied research organizations, employer or labor-affiliated entities, and other groups positioned to address workplace hazards in practical settings.
Key timing details reflect that this is an archived historical opportunity posting. The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2009, with a listed original closing date of September 8, 2012, and a current closing date also of September 8, 2012. The archive date is October 8, 2012. The notice also states that estimated funding dates vary, which typically means applicants should rely on the official announcement for the most accurate schedule regarding submission cycles, review periods, and anticipated start dates.
Applicants seeking the official and complete requirements are directed to Grants.gov, and an additional information link is provided through the NIH guide page for the announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-139.html. For access issues or help retrieving the announcement, the contact listed is the Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIMS) at 770-488-2700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program (R21) (PAR 09-139)
What is the NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program (R21)?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through its Procurement and Grants Office, aligned with the mission of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). It supports exploratory or early-stage research and development projects intended to quickly advance knowledge or practical solutions in occupational safety and health.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is intended to fund early, exploratory, or developmental work that improves understanding of workplace risks and conditions tied to occupational diseases and injuries, tests or pilots methods to reduce risks, develops approaches to prevent or minimize exposure to hazardous workplace conditions, and moves scientific findings toward real-world prevention practices, tools, or products that can reduce work-related illness and injury.
What types of projects are a good fit for an R21 under this program?
Projects that are developmental, proof-of-concept, or feasibility-focused are a strong fit. The opportunity emphasizes work that may be too preliminary for larger research awards but still needs funding to generate data, validate methods, demonstrate feasibility, or pilot approaches that could translate into prevention-oriented outcomes.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is PAR 09-139.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
This opportunity is listed under the Health activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 93.262, Occupational Safety and Health Program.
What award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making around 10 awards, but the exact number of awards and total funding are stated to vary.
Why might the number of awards or the funding amount change?
The notice indicates awards depend on factors such as federal appropriations, the quality of applications received, and program priorities at the time of review.
Do projects need to be prevention-oriented?
Yes. Funded projects are expected to contribute to prevention-oriented outcomes. Applicants should connect their proposed research to how the results could translate into safer workplace practices or more effective protective strategies that measurably reduce work-related illness and injury.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic organizations across public, private, nonprofit, and governmental sectors.
Are state, local, or tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as Native American tribal governments (federally recognized).
Are public and private colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Can nonprofits apply, including those without 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Are school districts or special district governments eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts and special district governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) are listed as eligible applicants.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. This is described as an archived historical opportunity posting. The listed original closing date and current closing date are both September 8, 2012, and the archive date is October 8, 2012.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2009.
What are the important dates listed for the opportunity?
Posted date: April 13, 2009. Closing date (original and current): September 8, 2012. Archive date: October 8, 2012.
Are estimated funding dates provided?
The notice states that estimated funding dates vary, meaning applicants typically need to refer to the official announcement for the most accurate schedule details (such as submission cycles, review periods, and anticipated start dates).
Where can applicants find the official and complete requirements?
Applicants are directed to Grants.gov for the official and complete requirements.
Is there an official announcement page with more details?
Yes. An additional information link is provided through the NIH guide page for the announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-139.html.
Who should be contacted for access issues or help retrieving the announcement?
The contact listed for access issues or help retrieving the announcement is the Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIMS) at 770-488-2700.
Which federal agencies or offices are involved in administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the CDC through its Procurement and Grants Office, in alignment with the NIOSH mission.
What kinds of outcomes should applicants aim to deliver?
Based on the description, applicants should aim for outcomes that improve understanding of occupational risks and conditions, demonstrate methods or interventions to reduce risks or exposures, and support translation of research findings into prevention practices, tools, or products that can reduce work-related illness and injury.
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