NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)
- Posted
- May 24, 2018
- Closed
- November 21, 2025
- Award ceiling
- $200,000
- Program funding
- $1,000,000
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 93.262
- Category
- Health
- Archives
- December 21, 2025
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.262 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $105M
- FY2026 obligated
- $55,566
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 37
Top recipients: City of New York, Cpwr: the Center for Construction Research and Training, The University of Iowa, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky Research Foundation, the
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
The purpose of this grant program is to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, to explore methods for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. NIOSH sponsors exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of projects. Applicants must concisely describe the occupational health burden(s) being addressed in their proposal while also linking the need for the proposed research activities to planned outputs that will help address or alleviate this burden. Applicants should clearly articulate the anticipated impacts of the proposed research, both during the project period and beyond.
Who can apply
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- County governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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 NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
The official record
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