OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-OH-24-001

National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERACloses Dec 1, 2026(49 days left)$3,000,000 – $5,750,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a NIOSH-funded federal program to stand up a single national center for construction safety and health research and translation, with awards of $3,000,000 to $5,750,000 and only about one award expected. It is for organizations able to run a large, multidisciplinary applied research center, not for small businesses looking for a modest grant. If you are not already positioned to lead occupational safety research for the construction industry, do not bother.

Best for
Research universities and academic centers with occupational safety programs, Nonprofits focused on construction worker safety and health, Small businesses doing construction safety research and development, State, local, and tribal governments running worker safety programs
Not for
Sole proprietors and individual contractors, Businesses outside construction safety and health, Organizations seeking small grants or general operating funds
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
59
Good Match
Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (construction, building)
56
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (nonprofit)
56
Good Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
53
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
52
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
51
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
49
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
49
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
48
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
48
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
46
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
44
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
43
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
42
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
38
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D, Training, Technical assistance, Operating support
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities
Award range
$3,000,000 – $5,750,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 1, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $3,000,000 to $5,750,000, with about one award expected from a total program funding of $28,750,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, state, county, city, township, and special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and Indian housing authorities, and independent school districts.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs are not listed among the eligible applicant types, so this program does not appear to be set up for them.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible, other than institutions of higher education.

Summary

NIOSH-funded single national center (U54) for construction safety and health research and translation. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, nonprofits, higher education institutions, state/local/tribal governments, housing authorities, and school districts. Funds multidisciplinary applied research, hazard identification and controls, partnerships, capacity building, and

About this grant

NIOSH is encouraging the submission of an application from qualified organizations for a National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation. Applicants are encouraged to propose multidisciplinary approaches and coordination for impactful applied and intervention research, hazard identification, and controls; develop partnerships for implementing prevention and intervention activities; and serve as a leader in research translation and research-to-practice for the protection of construction workers in the U.S. The Center will accomplish these goals by integrating and advancing research, research translation, best practices, policy and guidance, and capacity building. Center work should consider the NIOSH strategic plan and NORA construction research objectives. Center structure should take advantage of diverse scientific resources and focus on national worker safety and health issues. Centers should emphasize the creation and implementation of evidence-based solutions that address important construction industry safety and health problems. Collaborations with other academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other occupational safety and health-focused groups are expected. Applicants must concisely describe the occupational health burden of important safety and health issues in the construction industry and discuss how focused research and outreach activities will help alleviate the burden and reduce numbers. Applicants should also clearly articulate the anticipated impacts of the Center’s proposed work, both during the project period and beyond.

Who can apply

N/A

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Occupational safety
  • Health
  • Construction
  • Research

Program contact

Linton C Browning Grants Management Specialistsic7@cdc.gov770-488-2756

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