Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health (U54)

Scientific/research contact:
Steve Dearwent, PhD
404.498.6382
SDearwent@cdc.gov

Peer review contact:
Michael Goldcamp, PhD
304.285.5951
MGoldcamp@cdc.gov

Financial and grants management contact:
LaQuanda Lewis
770.488.2969
hrf6@cdc.gov

This opportunity will provide funding for Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health (Ag Centers) to conduct high quality research and subsequently disseminate their findings and recommendations. Projects should result in audience appropriate products that contribute to improving the safety and health of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers.

Required activities include planning, evaluation, research, and outreach.

Eligible applicants include:

• Higher education institutions
  • Public/state controlled institutions
  • Private institutions
• Nonprofit organizations
  • With 501(c)(3) status
  • Without 501(c)(3) status
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • Faith-based or community-based organizations
  • Regional organizations
• Governments
  • State
  • County
  • City or township
  • Special districts
  • Federally recognized Indian/Native American tribal governments
  • Indian/Native American tribal governments (other than federally recognized)
  • Eligible agencies of the federal government
  • U.S. territory or possession
• Other
  • Independent school districts
  • Public housing authorities
  • Indian housing authorities
  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations

Award ceiling: $1,400,000 per year
Award floor: $800,000 per year
Project period: 5 years
Estimated number of awards: 10-12
Estimated total program funding: $90,000,000

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.

While not required, potential applicants are encouraged to email a letter of intent to Michael Goldcamp, PhD at least 30 days prior to the deadline.