NIOSH Commercial Fishing Research and Training Funding

NIOSH Commercial Fishing Research and Training Funding is the U.S. commercial-fishing safety line within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, with the U.S. Coast Guard as a co-funding partner. The program exists to reduce injuries and fatalities in one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States by pairing research awards with practical training awards. The research track, RFA-OH-22-005, supports work on vessel design, emergency equipment, vessel monitoring systems, communications devices, de-icing technology, and severe-weather detection. The training track, RFA-OH-22-006, supports regional training needs, maritime safety instructor development, and hands-on delivery models that can reach crews and harbor communities. The current cycle was active when the source was captured, and the next reissue had not yet been posted. Award amounts were not published on the CDC summary page. This program suits applicants that can improve day-to-day safety in harsh maritime conditions and prove that the work will reach the field, not just the lab. Academic teams, nonprofits, municipalities, and businesses in the fishing industry are all part of the applicant mix, but the topic remains narrow: projects need to speak directly to commercial fishing operations, crew behavior, vessel risk, or emergency response.

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Biennial.