ForecastedFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-OH-27-045

NIOSH Miner Safety and Health Training Program - Western United States – U60

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERACloses Jan 26, 2027(105 days left)Up to $250,000

Does this fit your business?

This CDC/NIOSH program funds organizations that develop and deliver miner health and safety training in 20 Western states, including train-the-trainer programs and curriculum development. It is for training providers, governments, tribes, universities, and businesses with real mining safety expertise — not for companies that merely want general-purpose funding. If you are outside the 20 listed Western states or have no connection to miner safety training, do not apply.

Best for
Training providers and education organizations in the 20 Western states, Tribal, state, county, and local governments in the Western region, Universities and nonprofits developing miner safety curricula, Small businesses and for-profits delivering miner health and safety training
Not for
Retail, finance, or real estate businesses with no connection to mining or safety training, Organizations outside the 20 Western states, Entities that would duplicate existing MSHA or OSHA training programs
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, training)
89
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
77
Strong Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
74
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
74
Good Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (cultural)
72
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
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
Training, Technical assistance, Curriculum development
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $250,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 26, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $250,000, with about 2 awards expected from a total program funding of $2,500,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nearly all US entity types can apply, including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), federal, state, and local governments, tribes, school districts, public housing authorities, and institutions of higher education. Foreign institutions and foreign components of US organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. The eligible applicant codes include small businesses and for-profit organizations, but the notice does not name sole proprietorships explicitly.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

Open to nearly all US entity types including small businesses, for-profits, governments, tribes, and universities. Funds development and delivery of miner health and safety training in 20 Western states, including train-the-trainer programs and instructor development, complementing MSHA/OSHA programs.

About this grant

Background Despite advances in technology and improvements in work environments, mining remains one of the most challenging and hazardous occupations in the United States. The industry continues to experience a fatality rate nearly three times higher than the national average for all industries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Public MSHA data show that in 2025, the U.S. mining sector employed 372,899 workers and operated 12,600 mining sites nationwide. That year, the industry reported 33 fatalities, and the fatality rate for 2015–2025 ranged between 8 and 16 per 100,000 FTE. MSHA reported that the overall mining industry's all-injury rate reached 1.74 injuries per 200,000 hours worked in 2025. Purpose The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to enhance the quality, relevance, and availability of health and safety training for miners in the Western United States. Availability includes training frequency, geographic access, delivery methods and partnerships, and the cultural and educational appropriateness of materials. This NOFO is intended to complement, not duplicate existing MSHA, OSHA, and state-supported training programs and to address unmet needs specific to Western mining operations. For this announcement, the Western Region States are defined as the states included in the NIOSH Western States Division (WSD) geographic area. These states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Objectives Under this NOFO, applicants are expected to develop and implement training and education programs that: - Identify and address specific health and safety training needs of miners in the Western United States. - Develop and deliver miner health and safety training through qualified instructors or faculty (excluding emergency response and hazmat training). - Create and implement "train-the-trainer" programs to expand regional training capacity. - Increase the number of qualified instructors with the technical and practical expertise needed for high quality training. - Evaluate training effectiveness and impact, including improvements in knowledge, behaviors, practices, and injury or illness prevention. - Collaborate with existing MSHA, OSHA, state, industry, and academic programs to avoid duplication and maximize impact. - Ensure training content and delivery align with MSHA and OSHA guidelines and do not replicate training already available through federal or NIOSH-funded programs.

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Occupational safety
  • Mining
  • Workforce
  • Training

Program contact

Maria Lioce, MD, Scientific Program OfficialMLioce@cdc.gov404-498-2575

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