Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants (US)
Deadline: 29-Jul-22
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the applications for Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Training Project Grants to enhance the quality and availability of safety training for United States commercial fishermen.
Availability includes the frequency, geographic considerations, channels or partners of dissemination, culturally and/or educational appropriate training material, and other characteristics of a successful training program.
Objectives
The objectives of the proposed commercial fishing safety training grant program include:
Addressing the training needs of commercial fishermen, with regional differences and specific fleets in mind
Increasing the number of qualified marine safety instructors and drill conductors in the United States to conduct these types of training
Developing, offering and implementing “train the trainer” and refresher courses
Developing and delivering hands on safety training to commercial fishermen
Providing qualified instructors and faculty to achieve the goals of this program
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding: $975,000
Anticipated Number of Awards: 20
Award Ceiling: $975,000 Per Project Period
Award Floor: $150,000 Per Project Period
Total Period of Performance Length: 3 year(s)
Target Population: The beneficiaries of the proposed research projects are workers in the U.S. commercial fishing industry.
Eligibility Criteria
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
City or township governments
State governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Others
Small businesses
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334972