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NIOSH Miner Safety and Health Training Program - Western United States – U60

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA (Department of Health and Human Services) expects to post this opportunity around October 27, 2026, with applications due around January 26, 2027. It lists awards of up to $250,000, 2 awards expected, $2.5 million in total.

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Key facts

Opportunity number: RFA-OH-27-045
Status: Forecast
Posted: July 17, 2026
Closes: January 26, 2027
Award ceiling: $250,000
Expected awards: 2
Total funding: $2,500,000
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Category: Health
Assistance listing: 93.262 Occupational Safety and Health Program
Contact: Maria Lioce, MD, Scientific Program Official · [email protected] · 404-498-2575

Who can apply

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

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

Background Despite advances in technology and improvements in work environments, mining remains one of the most challenging and hazardous occupations in the United States. The industry continues to experience a fatality rate nearly three times higher than the national average for all industries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Public MSHA data show that in 2025, the U.S. mining sector employed 372,899 workers and operated 12,600 mining sites nationwide. That year, the industry reported 33 fatalities, and the fatality rate for 2015–2025 ranged between 8 and 16 per 100,000 FTE. MSHA reported that the overall mining industry's all-injury rate reached 1.74 injuries per 200,000 hours worked in 2025. Purpose The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to enhance the quality, relevance, and availability of health and safety training for miners in the Western United States. Availability includes training frequency, geographic access, delivery methods and partnerships, and the cultural and educational appropriateness of materials. This NOFO is intended to complement, not duplicate existing MSHA, OSHA, and state-supported training programs and to address unmet needs specific to Western mining operations. For this announcement, the Western Region States are defined as the states included in the NIOSH Western States Division (WSD) geographic area. These states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Objectives Under this NOFO, applicants are expected to develop and implement training and education programs that: Identify and address specific health and safety training needs of miners in the Western United States. Develop and deliver miner health and safety training through qualified instructors or faculty (excluding emergency response and hazmat training). Create and implement "train-the-trainer" programs to expand regional training capacity. Increase the number of qualified instructors with the technical and practical expertise needed for high quality training. Evaluate training effectiveness and impact, including improvements in knowledge, behaviors, practices, and injury or illness prevention. Collaborate with existing MSHA, OSHA, state, industry, and academic programs to avoid duplication and maximize impact. Ensure training content and delivery align with MSHA and OSHA guidelines and do not replicate training already available through federal or NIOSH-funded programs.

The notice on Grants.gov

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