Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA ES 14 003
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- The National Institutes of Health in the environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SBIR E learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44)" 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 May 13, 2014 and posted on May 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2014. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following 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, may be allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SBIR E-learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-ES-14-003) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant program run through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Its focus is on supporting small businesses that can build or advance "Advanced Technology Training" (ATT) products aimed at improving health and safety training for people who face hazardous materials in real-world situations. The core idea is to strengthen how hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel are trained, while also expanding training and tools that can help communities prepare for disasters, improve resilience, and support citizen readiness when environmental emergencies occur.
A central theme of the announcement is alignment with the NIEHS Worker Education and Training Program (WETP). WETP is designed to reduce and prevent work-related harm by helping train workers to protect themselves, co-workers, and surrounding communities from exposure to hazardous materials. This SBIR call specifically encourages projects that complement WETP goals by using modern training approaches, especially technology-enabled formats such as e-learning and other advanced training delivery methods. In addition to training products for field readiness and safety, the FOA also invites ATT tools that can assist researchers studying both the immediate (acute) and longer-term health impacts that can follow environmental disasters. In practice, that means proposals can address not only training content and delivery, but also technology that helps capture, analyze, or support learning and research related to exposure and health outcomes after major incidents.
From an applicant and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity under the SBIR mechanism, using the NIH R43/R44 pathways (commonly associated with Phase I and Phase II small business research and development). The activity area is environment and health, and it is tied to CFDA 93.142 (NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training). The funding comes directly from NIEHS Worker Education and Training Branch SBIR funds, which reinforces that the program is intended to produce practical training innovations that advance worker protection and preparedness rather than purely academic work.
Eligibility is limited to small businesses. Foreign institutions (non-U.S. entities) are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. However, foreign components, as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement, may be allowed in some cases. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can be important for small businesses that want to avoid committing additional required funds beyond the awarded amount. The listed award ceiling is $100,000, indicating that at least part of the supported work (often aligned with early-stage or Phase I-type activities) is expected to be tightly scoped, with a clear development plan and measurable progress toward a usable training product or tool.
Key dates included a posted and created date of May 13, 2014, an original and current closing date of July 25, 2014, and an archive date of August 25, 2014. While those dates show the specific historical window for submission under this FOA, the program description still provides a useful blueprint for the kinds of ATT and e-learning training innovations NIEHS/WETP has sought to stimulate through SBIR funding.
For full details, applicants were directed to the official NIH funding announcement page (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-14-003.html). Technical access issues or problems with links were routed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: SBIR E-learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44) - RFA-ES-14-003
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the SBIR E-learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44), Funding Opportunity Number (FON) RFA-ES-14-003. It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) small business grant program administered through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
Which NIH institute runs this program?
The program is run through NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences), with alignment to the NIEHS Worker Education and Training Program (WETP).
What is the main purpose or focus of the program?
The focus is to support small businesses that can build or advance "Advanced Technology Training" (ATT) products that improve health and safety training for people who face hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in real-world situations. The overall goal is to strengthen training for HAZMAT workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel.
Who are the intended trainees or end users?
The announcement highlights HAZMAT workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel. It also emphasizes tools and training that can help communities prepare for disasters, improve resilience, and support citizen readiness during environmental emergencies.
What kinds of products or tools does the FOA encourage?
The FOA encourages Advanced Technology Training (ATT) products, particularly using modern, technology-enabled formats such as e-learning and other advanced training delivery methods. The emphasis is on practical training innovations that improve field readiness and safety.
Is the opportunity limited to e-learning only?
No. While e-learning is a highlighted theme, the FOA broadly encourages modern, technology-enabled training approaches and other advanced training delivery methods under the ATT concept.
How does this opportunity relate to the NIEHS Worker Education and Training Program (WETP)?
A central theme is alignment with WETP goals. WETP is designed to reduce and prevent work-related harm by training workers to protect themselves, co-workers, and surrounding communities from exposure to hazardous materials. Projects are encouraged when they complement these WETP goals using modern training approaches.
Does the FOA support tools for research as well as training?
Yes. In addition to training products, the FOA invites ATT tools that can assist researchers studying both immediate (acute) and longer-term health impacts following environmental disasters. This can include technology that helps capture, analyze, or support learning and research related to exposure and health outcomes after major incidents.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity under the SBIR mechanism using the NIH R43/R44 pathways, which are commonly associated with Phase I and Phase II small business research and development.
What is the activity area for this funding?
The activity area is environment and health, with the opportunity tied to CFDA 93.142 (NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training).
Where does the funding come from?
The funding comes directly from NIEHS Worker Education and Training Branch SBIR funds, reinforcing the intent to produce practical training innovations that advance worker protection and preparedness.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to small businesses.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions (non-U.S. entities) are not eligible to apply.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible.
Are any foreign components allowed at all?
The announcement notes that foreign components, as defined under the NIH Grants Policy Statement, may be allowed in some cases.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the award ceiling mentioned in the opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $100,000.
What does the $100,000 award ceiling imply about project scope?
It suggests that at least part of the supported work is expected to be tightly scoped, with a clear development plan and measurable progress toward a usable training product or tool.
What are the key dates associated with this FOA?
The posted and created date is May 13, 2014. The original and current closing date is July 25, 2014. The archive date is August 25, 2014.
Is this still an open opportunity based on the dates provided?
Based on the dates provided (closing date July 25, 2014 and archive date August 25, 2014), the specific FOA window described is historical rather than currently open.
Where can applicants find the official funding announcement details?
Applicants were directed to the official NIH funding announcement page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-14-003.html
Who should be contacted for technical access issues with the NIH announcement page?
Technical access issues or problems with links were routed to the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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