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; total program funding estimated at $8,000,000; one award expected.
Summary: Supports a national center to advance research, education, and outreach aimed at preventing childhood agricultural injury and illness in the U.S.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through NIOSH, will fund a National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury and Illness. The Center will serve as a national hub for research, education, outreach, and translation of scientific discoveries into practice to improve the safety, health, and well-being of children and adolescents living or working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AgFF) environments across the U.S. Key activities include improving data collection and analysis related to youth injuries and fatalities, conducting intervention and implementation studies, evaluating technology (including AI and automation) for hazard mitigation, and expanding outreach efforts to disseminate best practices.
