Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants (T03)
Grants support safety training programs for US commercial fishermen, aiming to reduce injuries through qualified instructors, program evaluation, and industry coordination.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Due Dates: August 26, 2025 | January 27, 2026 | August 25, 2026 | January 26, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $975,000 per 36-month project period (minimum $150,000); 25% non-federal cost match required.
Summary: Supports development and delivery of safety training programs for US commercial fishermen to reduce injuries and fatalities.
Key Information: Applicants must provide a 25% non-federal cost match; foreign organizations are not eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the quality and availability of safety training for United States commercial fishermen. The program aims to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in one of the nation’s most hazardous occupations by funding the development, delivery, and evaluation of safety training programs. Projects should address the needs of commercial fishermen, increase the number of qualified marine safety instructors, and coordinate with existing industry and agency partners. The program is administered by the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in partnership with the US Coast Guard.
