DHHS, National Institutes of Health, Funding Opportunity RFA-ES-20-012, 2020

Grant applications are sought from small business concerns that propose to further the development of advanced technology training products for the health and safety training of HAZMAT workers; waste treatment personnel; skilled support personnel associated with an emergency/disaster; emergency responders in biosafety response, infectious disease training and cleanup; emergency responders in disasters and resiliency training. Additionally, tools are sought to assist research into the acute and long-term health effects of environmental disasters. See more information at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-20-012.html. Training tools may include online training, virtual reality, and serious gaming. These products must complement the goals and objectives described at http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/about_wetp/. The major objective 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. Award ceilings of $100,000 are anticipated from $282,500 in estimated total program funding. The closing date for applications is August 10, 2020. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=327237