NIOSH is offering this grant to U.S. academic institutions to support research focused on underground mine evacuation technologies and human factors related to mine emergencies. This grant is specifically for institutions with graduate degree programs in both mining and explosives engineering, aiming to advance the safety and health of mine workers as mandated by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006. Research priorities include developing new wireless communication devices, training tools for miner self-escape, and improving refuge alternative designs. Other health and safety issues, especially those linked to mine fires and explosions, are also of interest. A key requirement is an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree in mining or mineral engineering alongside the specified graduate programs.
Opportunity ID: 357053
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OH-25-183 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIOSH Underground Mine Evacuation Technologies and Human Factors Research |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.262 — Occupational Safety and Health Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2025 February 24, 2025; November 3, 2025. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2025 February 24, 2025; November 3, 2025. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Special district governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only one application per institution is allowed. The CDC/NIOSH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time. This means that the CDC/NIOSH will not accept: (1) A new (A0) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of an overlapping new (A0) or resubmission (A1) application; (2) A resubmission (A1) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of the previous new (A0) application; (3) An application that has substantial overlap with another application pending appeal of initial peer review. The congressional intention is that the award goes to a U.S. academic institution that (1) offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree program in mining or mineral engineering (under the Mining and Similarly Named Engineering Programs criteria) and (2) graduate degree programs in both mining and explosives engineering. Note to Applicants: Applicants should submit documentation of (1) an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree program in mining or mineral engineering (under the Mining and Similarly Named Engineering Programs criteria) and (2) graduate degree programs in both mining and explosives engineering to establish eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – ERA |
| Description: | The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) is to solicit meritorious applications from U.S. academic institutions that offer graduate degree programs in both mining and explosives engineering. This NOFO seeks to support research specifically focused on underground mine evacuation technologies and human factors related to mine emergencies, building on NIOSH’s efforts to meet the mandates of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, which aims to advance the safety and health of mine workers in the United States. Research priorities include developing new wireless communication devices and methodologies; developing training, systems, and tools to facilitate miner self-escape; and continuing to improve the design of refuge alternatives. Possible research topics of interest may include other health and safety issues in related areas, particularly those associated with mine emergencies caused by mine fires and explosions. Interested applicants are encouraged to consider aspects of their graduate degree programs in mining and explosives engineering, including unique facilities, that could best support research related to mine emergencies and other aspects of the MINER Act. A key factor of this announcement is the congressional intention that the award goes to a U.S. academic institution that (1) offers an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)-accredited undergraduate degree program in mining or mineral engineering (under the Mining and Similarly Named Engineering Programs criteria) and (2) offers graduate degree programs in both mining and explosives engineering. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OH-25-183.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Lioce, MD, Scientific Program Official
MLioce@cdc.gov Email:MLioce@cdc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 357053 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> RFA-OH-25-183_ U60 Research Cooperative Agreement_FINAL NIH Version_Published.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maria Lioce, MD, Scientific Program Official MLioce@cdc.gov Email: MLioce@cdc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.262 | RFA-OH-25-183 | NIOSH Underground Mine Evacuation Technologies and Human Factors Research | PKG00289749 | Dec 18, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357053 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
357053 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
357053 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
357053 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
357053 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
357053 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
357053 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
357053 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
357053 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
357053 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
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