# NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03) (RFA-OH-27-056)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 100/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-OH-27-056 |
| Title | NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03) |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-07-23 |
| Close date | Estimated 2027-02-16 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $2,000,000 |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Special district governments; Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Private 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"; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Eligibility notes | 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. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.262 |
| Summary | The purpose of the R03 grant program is (1) to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, (2) to explore methods for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and (3) to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. The NIOSH Small Research grant mechanism (R03) supports occupational safety and health research projects that can be carried out with limited resources, such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, or development of research methods. Applicants must |
| Agency contact | jstreit@cdc.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Eligibility is unrestricted.
- Forecasted: you can prepare before the notice is posted.
- Award ceiling of $100,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363299). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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