Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-OH-22-005
CDC/NIOSH Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement
Buyer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Posted
July 08, 2022
Respond By
February 01, 2028
Identifier
RFA-OH-22-005
NAICS
541715
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to advance commercial fishing occupational safety research in the United States. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - OEMs and Federal Partners: - CDC/NIOSH (program sponsor) - US Coast Guard (collaborator) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA, collaborator) - Products/Services Requested: - Research services focused on improving occupational safety in the commercial fishing industry - Areas of interest include: - Vessel and deck equipment design - Emergency and protective equipment - Vessel monitoring systems - Communication devices - De-icing technology - Severe weather detection - Identification of hazardous working conditions - Development of new protective equipment and engineering controls - Evaluation of new safety procedures and practices - Notable Requirements: - 25% non-federal cost match required - Substantial federal scientific or programmatic involvement - Projects must address specific safety issues and demonstrate collaboration with industry and stakeholders - Anticipated 20 awards, each up to $975,000 over 36 months
Description
The Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement provides funding to individuals in academia, non-profit organizations, and businesses involved in fishing and maritime matters to support research aimed at improving occupational safety in the commercial fishing industry. Research areas include vessel design, emergency and survival equipment, vessel monitoring systems, communication devices, de-icing technology, and severe weather detection. The program is administered by NIOSH under the CDC, in collaboration with the US Coast Guard and OSHA. The grant supports projects that investigate hazardous working conditions, develop protective equipment, and evaluate new safety procedures to reduce injuries and fatalities in commercial fishing.