The Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants (TPGs), administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), support the development of qualified personnel in occupational safety and health fields. These discretionary grants aim to bolster training in core areas such as industrial hygiene, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine residency, occupational safety, and allied disciplines. The TPGs are part of NIOSH’s effort to fulfill its mandate to ensure a skilled workforce under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. While most TPGs are awarded to academic institutions, NIOSH also funds non-academic programs that provide specialized training to groups such as firefighters, commercial fishermen, and occupational health interns.

This funding opportunity, labeled RFA-OH-25-003, is expected to offer up to 29 awards with a total funding allocation of $17.5 million. The awards range from a minimum of $150,000 to a maximum of $550,000. Applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on November 8, 2024, and the anticipated project start date is July 1, 2025. Awards will be announced on June 26, 2025.

Eligibility for these grants extends broadly to various entities, including state, local, and tribal governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without IRS 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, public housing authorities, special district governments, for-profit entities excluding small businesses, and others. However, foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.

The TPGs support training initiatives designed to develop skills and expertise within the occupational safety and health workforce. Interested applicants can direct questions to Elizabeth H. Maples, PhD, CIH, at the CDC, via phone at 404-498-2557 or email at emaples@cdc.gov.