Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Due Dates: February 24, 2025 | November 3, 2025 (applications due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per year for up to 5 years (total program funding up to $15,000,000); 1 award expected
Summary: Funds U.S. academic institutions to develop and conduct research on underground mine evacuation technologies and human factors to improve miner safety during emergencies.
Key Information: Only U.S. academic institutions with ABET-accredited undergraduate mining programs and graduate programs in both mining and explosives engineering are eligible.