How much funding does NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21) provide?

NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21) provides Up to $300K in funding.

When is the deadline for NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)?

This is a forecast opportunity; the agency expects applications to close February 16, 2027.

Who is eligible for NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)?

Eligible applicants: Open to all applicant types.

NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

Federal

Funding Amount

Up to $300K

Deadline

Forecast — expected February 16, 2027

Forecast by the agency; not yet open

Number of Awards

Grant Type

Federal

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Not stated
Next expected: February 16, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Forecast: expected to post December 16, 2026; applications expected due February 16, 2027.

Source: Grants.gov forecast for this opportunity.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Open to all applicant types

Geography

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Not eligible: Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Not eligible: Foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Overview

The R21 grant program is designed to advance our understanding of occupational diseases and injuries by focusing on the following three objectives:

Identify the risks and conditions linked to workplace health issues.
Develop strategies to reduce risks and limit exposure to hazardous environments.
Translate significant scientific discoveries into prevention measures and products that can effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) actively supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that pursue:

Innovative scientific concepts.
New model systems.
Tools or technologies with the potential to make a meaningful impact on occupational safety and health.

Through this NOFO, applicants will:

Provide a clear and concise description of the specific occupational health burden the proposal addresses.
Demonstrate how the proposed research activities will lead to outputs that directly contribute to alleviating this burden.
Outline the expected outcomes and impacts of their research during the project and in the long term.

Full eligibility text

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the HHS Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.