Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants — up to $975K per award to improve safety training for U.S. commercial fishermen.

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-OH-22-006

Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Assistance Listing: 93.262 — Occupational Safety and Health Program

Funding Instrument: Grant

Funding Type: Discretionary

Category: Health, Occupational Safety

Award Range: $250,000 – $975,000

Total Program Funding: $3,000,000

Expected Awards: Approximately 20

Cost Sharing/Matching: Yes

Posted: July 11, 2022

Application Deadline: January 31, 2028 (applications due by 11:59 PM ET)

The Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants (T03) program provides federal funding to enhance the quality, reach, and effectiveness of safety training for U.S. commercial fishermen. The program is jointly supported by NIOSH and the U.S. Coast Guard to reduce occupational injuries, fatalities, and hazards in one of the nation’s most dangerous industries.

Purpose and Use:

Funded projects support the development and delivery of occupational safety and health training programs that:

  • Address the specific safety needs of commercial fishermen
  • Increase access to training through improved frequency, geographic reach, and dissemination channels
  • Deliver culturally, linguistically, and educationally appropriate training materials
  • Strengthen partnerships and delivery mechanisms to improve adoption and impact of safety practices

Projects should focus on practical, applied training that can be effectively implemented within fishing communities.

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants include:

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized governments)
  • Faith-based or community-based organizations
  • Regional organizations
  • Small businesses
  • Other for-profit organizations
  • Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
  • Bona fide agents of state or local governments (with required legal documentation)

Geographic Requirement:

Projects must support U.S. commercial fishermen. No specific state or regional restriction applies, provided the proposed activities serve eligible U.S.-based fishing communities.

Additional Notes:

Applicants submitting as a bona fide agent must include a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. This funding opportunity remains open through the listed closing date, with version history maintained on Grants.gov.

Grantor Contact:

  • Bridgette Garrett — bgarrett@cdc.gov

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