This NIEHS/WETP SBIR grant is for the purpose of fostering the development of Advanced Technology Training (ATT) Products designed to enhance the health and safety education of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel. The primary objective is to prevent work-related harm by equipping workers with the best methods to protect themselves and their communities from hazardous material exposures. This solicitation aims to support innovative e-learning solutions, including e-collaboration, e-teaching, and e-certification tools, specifically tailored for safety and health training in HAZMAT response. The initiative seeks to develop, field test, and apply these learning technologies to real-world scenarios, complementing the broader goals of the Worker Education and Training Program.
Opportunity ID: 47723
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-ES-09-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SBIR E-learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (SBIR [R43/R44]) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.142 — NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 02, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 03, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | Purpose. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to further the development of Advanced Technology Training (ATT) Products for the health and safety training of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel. These products would complement the goals and objectives of the Worker Education and Training Program (WETP). The major objective of the NIEHS/WETP is to prevent work related harm by assisting in the training of workers in how best to protect themselves and their communities from exposure to hazardous materials. There is a need to ensure that learning and training technologies are further developed, field tested and applied to real world situations. It is the intent of this solicitation to support the development of products to support e-collaboration, e-teaching, e-certification, and e-learning in safety and health training for workers engaged in hazardous materials response. The financial support for this initiative comes directly from NIEHS Worker Education and Training Branch SBIR funds. This FOA is for SBIR applications only. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the SBIR (R43/R44) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-09-006.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
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Packages
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| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.142 | ADOBE-FORMS-A | Adobe-Forms-A | PKG00012414 | Jul 03, 2009 | Aug 03, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47723 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
47723 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
47723 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
47723 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
47723 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
47723 SBIR_STTR_Information-1.0.pdf
47723 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement-1.1.pdf
47723 PHS398_ResearchPlan-1.1.pdf
47723 PHS398_Checklist-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
47723 PHS398_CoverLetter-1.1.pdf
47723 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf