Deadline: 17 August 2016
The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS) is seeking applicants for its Mini-Grant Program with an aim to support small-scale projects and pilot studies that address prevention of childhood agricultural disease and injury.
The Goals and Strategies from the “Blueprint for Protecting Children in Agriculture: The 2012 National Action Plan” serves as an updated guide to national initiatives related to children’s agricultural health and safety.
Priority
- Identify and/or address emerging trends in agriculture that may pose risks to children (e.g. urban agriculture, community based agriculture, agritourism, drones, robotics, unmanned machinery).
- Address issues pertaining to barriers, motivators and interventions for keeping young children out of the farm worksite.
- Address vulnerable populations (e.g., immigrant workers’ children, Anabaptists, African Americans, and Native Americans).
Funding Information
A maximum of $20,000 may be requested. The budget must indicate the requested amount and justification for each category (i.e. personnel, travel, supplies, and consultants).
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals affiliated with community-based organizations, public or private institutions, units of local or state government, or tribal government throughout the United States are eligible to apply for funds.
- Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with NIOSH Agricultural Research Centers or Universities on project design and evaluation.
- Priority will be given to organizations and junior faculty who are building their capacity in childhood agricultural health and safety, and those that generate new partnerships.
- Only one applicant per organization will be awarded.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the Contact Information Form via given website.
Note: Applicants will be notified of award decisions by September 23, 2016.
Eligible Countries: United States
For more information, please visit Mini-Grant Program.