FORECAST · GRANT
NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)
- Expected deadline
- Not stated
- Who can apply
- Anyone eligible under the notice (unrestricted)
- Award range
- $0 to $300,000
- Expected awards
- 10
- Total program funding
- $3.0 million
- Your own money required
- No cost sharing or matching required
- Opportunity number
- RFA-OH-27-033
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
- Assistance listing
- 93.262
More on who can apply
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 it funds
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.
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From Grants.gov's official daily extract of Oct 25, 2026. The notice on Grants.gov and its attachments are what count. UX Contract is independent and not a government website.