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NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (Department of Health and Human Services) expects to post this opportunity around December 16, 2026, with applications due around February 16, 2027. It lists awards of up to $300,000, 10 awards expected, $3 million in total.
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Key facts
- Opportunity number
- RFA-OH-27-033
- Status
- Forecast
- Posted
- July 27, 2026
- Closes
- February 16, 2027
- Award ceiling
- $300,000
- Expected awards
- 10
- Total funding
- $3,000,000
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
- Health
- Assistance listing
- 93.262 Occupational Safety and Health Program
- Contact
- Bridgette Garrett, PhD, Scientific Program Official · [email protected] · 770-488-5715
Who can apply
- 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- State governments
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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.
What the agency says
The R21 grant program is designed to advance our understanding of occupational diseases and injuries by focusing on the following three objectives: Identify the risks and conditions linked to workplace health issues. Develop strategies to reduce risks and limit exposure to hazardous environments. Translate significant scientific discoveries into prevention measures and products that can effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) actively supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that pursue: Innovative scientific concepts. New model systems. Tools or technologies with the potential to make a meaningful impact on occupational safety and health. Through this NOFO, applicants will: Provide a clear and concise description of the specific occupational health burden the proposal addresses. Demonstrate how the proposed research activities will lead to outputs that directly contribute to alleviating this burden. Outline the expected outcomes and impacts of their research during the project and in the long term.
Other open grants from the Department of Health and Human Services
| Opportunity | Status | Closes | Award ceiling | Total funding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida CDC-RFA-DD-26-0222 | Open | Oct 26 | $300,000 | $3,000,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Data Coordination and Outreach Center (U01, Clinical Trials Not Allowed) RFA-HG-27-011 | Open | Oct 30 | $1,250,000 | $2,000,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-HG-27-013 | Open | Oct 30 | $500,000 | $7,500,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Technology Integration Center (U01, Clinical Trials Optional) RFA-HG-27-012 | Open | Oct 30 | $2,250,000 | $3,000,000 | grants.gov |
| HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) PAR-27-045 | Open | Oct 30 | grants.gov | ||
| Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-24-280 | Open | Nov 2 | grants.gov |
All grants open to Tribal organizations · All grants open to Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status · All grants open to For profit organizations other than small businesses · Everything closing in February 2027
Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-23. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.