NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03)
UpcomingCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Opportunity number RFA-OH-27-056 · Forecast
Closing date explanation: for New applications. Standard due dates apply for future submissions. All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. local time of the applicant organization.
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- County governments
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
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.
Description
The purpose of the R03 grant program is (1) to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, (2) to explore methods for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and (3) to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The NIOSH Small Research grant mechanism (R03) supports occupational safety and health research projects that can be carried out with limited resources, such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, or development of research methods. Applicants must concisely describe the occupational health burden addressed in their proposal and must link the need for the proposed research activities to planned outputs that will help alleviate this burden. Applicants should clearly articulate the anticipated impacts of the proposed research, both during the project period and beyond.
Funding
| Total program funding | $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | Not listed |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Category | Health |
| Assistance listing | 93.262 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.