Mini-grants up to $20,000 available to study childhood agricultural disease and injuries

The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety is accepting proposals for mini-grants up to $20,000 "to support small-scale projects and pilot studies that address prevention of childhood agricultural disease and injury," says the organization's website. Funds will be given to test innovative strategies, develop new partnerships beyond safety professionals and translate research findings into practical applications. 

Grants are available to "individuals affiliated with community-based organizations, public or private institutions, units of local or state government, or tribal government," says the website. "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" with highest priority given to proposals that address barriers to keeping young children out of the farm worksite, address vulnerable populations or test safety strategies with new partners.

The application deadline is Nov. 7. For more information or to submit a proposal, click here.