NIOSH Miner Safety and Health Training Program - Western United States – U60
This grant funds programs to improve, expand, and evaluate miner health and safety training in the Western U.S., focusing on unmet regional needs and collaboration without duplicating existing efforts.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 | October 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per award; approximately $2,500,000 total program funding; up to 2 awards; typically 12-month project period.
Summary: Supports the development and delivery of miner health and safety training programs targeting unmet needs in the Western United States.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This funding opportunity, managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and accessibility of health and safety training for miners in the Western United States. The program addresses persistent safety challenges in mining by supporting projects that develop, implement, and evaluate innovative training programs. Efforts should complement, not duplicate, existing federal, state, and industry training and must address unmet needs specific to Western mining operations. Key objectives include identifying training gaps, delivering instruction via qualified trainers, expanding regional training capacity through "train-the-trainer" models, and evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions.
