NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54)
This grant funds a national center to research, prevent, and reduce childhood injuries and illnesses in agriculture, forestry, and fishing through data analysis, outreach, technology, and collaboration.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,600,000 per award; estimated total program funding $8,000,000; 1 expected award
Summary: Supports a national center focused on research, education, outreach, and implementation to prevent childhood agricultural injury and illness in the U.S. agricultural, forestry, and fishing sectors.
Description
This opportunity from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will fund a National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury and Illness. The Center will address the persistent risks and hazards faced by children and adolescents ("youth") who live or work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AgFF) environments.
The funded Center will:
- Conduct high-quality research on injury, illness, and fatality prevention among AgFF youth.
- Improve data collection and analysis on youth injuries and fatalities in AgFF settings.
- Identify and address gaps in evidence, particularly for rural youth workers.
- Implement and evaluate interventions, including the use of technology, AI, and automation to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Lead outreach and collaboration efforts to disseminate best practices and improve youth health and safety nationally.
The Center is expected to work closely with NIOSH leadership, other AgFF safety centers, academic and research partners, and community stakeholders to advance research and implement effective solutions.
