2025-2026 Update
Due to limitations in the award process, 2025-2026 funding is only available for projects based out of Colorado State University.
Funding is available for community-based projects running approximately February-August 2026. Project applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To discuss project ideas, program fit, and application details, please contact Whitney Pennington.
As part of the HICAHS Outreach Program, funds are provided to organizations to augment their existing worker health and safety programs or create new ones. In addition to financial support, HICAHS can provide expertise to organizations on improving or evaluating their existing health and safety materials. All funded projects must focus on improving the health or safety of agricultural, forestry, or fishing workers. Priority is given to organizations/projects addressing this population in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and/or Wyoming.
Funded organizations often work closely with university personnel and stakeholders to implement a project of their choice. Successful projects utilize social marketing and are attentive to cultural considerations. Previously, funds have been used to develop video training materials, support professional training certifications, create print/digital campaign materials, and facilitate in-person training events. Applicants may request up to $20,000.
PAST PROJECT EXAMPLES
- Training and ATV safety certification of extension agents
Montana State University Extension, University of Wyoming Extension - Creating videos on the proper use of chainsaws
Montana State University Extension Forestry - Training Latinx workers on the importance of safety education
Colorado Livestock Association - Development of a training video on livestock handling and human safety
New Mexico State Extension - Assessing sources of stress in Latinx dairy workers in the I-29 corridor
South Dakota State University Dairy Extension - Development of a training curriculum for a heavy machinery operation simulator
Montana Logging Association
Project Timeline
Projects will begin upon execution of subcontract agreements with CSU.
All spending and travel must be completed by August 14, 2026. Invoices due following this date.
Data Sharing Plan
Grant recipients whose projects involve collection of research data must comply with our data sharing plan. Investigators will retain the ability to delay data sharing until after the acceptance of research publications summarizing main findings. In the event of a data request, investigators must provide the following:
- Data will be de-identified to remove information relating to the specific individual and/or business involved (names, addresses, relations).
- Research methods and workflow will be precisely described and documented and will allow any external groups to precisely reproduce results from the raw data.
Data requests made to project Principal Investigators must be communicated to the HICAHS Outreach Core Lead. The Outreach Core will share requests with Principal Investigators should requests be directed to HICAHS personnel.
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