Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement (U01)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Occupational Safety and Health Program (93.262)
Posted 8 Jul 2022 · About 16 months left
In plain terms
The US CDC and Coast Guard fund research to improve occupational safety in the commercial fishing industry, including vessel design, emergency equipment, and monitoring systems. Eligible applicants include US non-profits, businesses, academics, and government agencies with fishing or maritime expertise; grants range from 150,000 to 975,000 US dollars, with applications due by 31 January 2028.
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Summary
The Fishing Safety Research Grant Program established by The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281), as amended by the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-281), is intended to provide funding to individuals in academia, members of non-profit organizations and businesses involved in fishing and maritime matters, and other persons with expertise in commercial fishing safety. The funding will be used to support research on improving the occupational safety of workers in the commercial fishing industry. This includes:
improving vessel design;
developing and improving emergency and survival equipment;
enhancing vessel monitoring systems;
improving communication devices, de-icing technology, and severe weather detection.
In order to support and administer the grant program, the Coast Guard and NIOSH signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 17, 2018. While the Coast Guard, along with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), provides regulatory oversight for safety and health matters within the commercial fishing industry, NIOSH is an agency operating under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with…
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Who can apply
- NGO / civil society
- Academic or research institution
- Private company
- Government body
- Community-based organisation
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; City or township governments; Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments
Entities involved in fishing and maritime matters, and those with expertise in commercial fishing safety.