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NIOSH Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health® (U19)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (HHS) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

At a glance

NIOSH Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health® (U19) is a federal competitive grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA for the science & technology sector. Funding is $500K–$1.4M. Eligible applicants: Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clari. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$500K–$1.4M
Deadline
Rolling
Type
Competitive
Status
Forecasted

About this program

PURPOSENIOSH intends to support the Centers of Excellence in Total Worker Health® (TWH). These Centers will conduct rigorous research and translation activities to prevent harmful exposures, improve working conditions, and advance worker well-being. The Centers will develop practical, scalable solutions for employers and workers. All projects must use the NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ) and share data with the HERO Worker Well-Being Clearinghouse. Large Research Projects require economic evaluation. PRIORITY AREAS• High-risk occupations: First responders, vehicle mechanics, and technicians, with emphasis on occupational exposures, related health risks, and prevention strategies• Young workers, SMEs • Chronic disease• Mental health, stress• Substance use disorder• Artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologiesThis is a multi-component NOFO.COMPONENT STRUCTUREPercentages indicate maximum share of total budget.Overall Component (Required)Provides Center leadership and integration. Applicants should show strong coordination, scientific direction, and alignment across projects.Administration, Evaluation, and Emerging Issues Core (Required; up to 15%)Supports management and Center-wide evaluation. Applicants should describe oversight, data governance, and quality assurance.Optional activities include emerging issues and shared research resources.Outreach, Dissemination, and Impact Core (Required; up to 15%)Supports communication, worker/employer engagement, training, translation, implementation, and dissemination strategies.Research Projects (Required; about 60 to 70%)Includes all research activities. Applicants may propose a mix of projects. Research project distinctions are based on scope and complexity rather than cost. Projects should demonstrate scientific rigor and potential for sustained impact.Small Research Projects (Required; at least one project; up to 3 years)Exploratory, feasibility, early-stage intervention, surveillance, or measurement studies.Priority areas: high-risk occupations, young workers, SMEs.Should show innovation and potential to expand. Large Research Projects (Required; at least one project; up to 5 years)Multiyear etiologic, mechanistic, intervention, or translational studies.Priority areas: chronic disease, mental health, substance use disorder. Economic evaluation is required. Projects should include strong design and analytic plans. Pilot/Feasibility Program (Optional; 12–18 months) Short-term studies generating preliminary data or testing AI/digital technology approaches.

Who can apply

Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. 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 HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number RFA-OH-27-049. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source