Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-OH-22-006
CDC NIOSH Commercial Fishing Safety Training Project Grants (T03)
Buyer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Posted
July 11, 2022
Respond By
February 01, 2028
Identifier
RFA-OH-22-006
NAICS
611699, 624190, 541620
This opportunity from the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) seeks to fund safety training for U.S. commercial fishermen through project grants. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and delivery of commercial fishing safety training programs - Topics include emergency drills, survival, firefighting, seamanship, fatigue prevention, and weather forecasting - Increase the number of qualified marine safety instructors - Evaluate training effectiveness and coordinate with industry and agencies - Ensure compliance with federal safety standards (46 U.S.C. 4502(i)) - Procurement of safety equipment and training aids for use in training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 25% non-federal cost match required - Eligible applicants: government entities, nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions - Funding supports both training program development and purchase of safety equipment - Awards anticipated for up to 20 recipients - Projects must align with federal safety standards and demonstrate coordination with industry partners - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applicants may select appropriate safety equipment and training aids as needed for their programs.
Description
This grant program aims to enhance the quality and availability of safety training for United States commercial fishermen. It supports the development and implementation of training and education programs that address the needs of commercial fishermen, provide qualified marine safety instructors, evaluate training effectiveness, coordinate with existing programs, and conform to safety standards. The program is administered by the Coast Guard and NIOSH under the CDC. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions. The grant requires a 25% cost match and funds projects for a 36-month period.