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  1. Outreach Information
  2. Outreach Partners

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Outreach and Education Partners

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has established outreach and education partnerships to support the needs of multiple World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program populations. Our partners provide information about the WTC Health Program and assist in the recruitment of eligible responders and survivors through culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials during various outreach efforts.

Contract details can be found at USASpending.gov and searching by award number, organization name, and/or contract year.

Current Contracts

The NIOSH-funded outreach and education agreements listed below were awarded in 2025 for a duration of 1 year with the option for four additional years of funding.

  • Hispanic Federation
    Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nation's premier Latino nonprofit membership organization who will be supporting and providing outreach and education to Spanish speaking survivors, including low-income individuals and residents living in lower Manhattan, affected by the September 11, 2001 attacks in NYC. The contractor will implement holistic, integrated, culturally and linguistically competent activities targeting these populations. Activities will raise awareness, provide information, and serve as a community resource for enrollment assistance to the WTC Health Program. HF works to increase knowledge of the WTC Health Program and provide education to those in the Hispanic community who may require guidance on the eligibility process.

    Project Manager: Jonathan Rodriguez
    Contact Information: jrodriguez@hispanicfederation.org
    Award #: 75D30125C20485

  • New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH)  NYCOSH reaches responders through one-on-one engagement directed at union members. NYCOSH will focus on providing outreach and education to underrepresented Spanish-speaking survivors and responders, underrepresented general responders with a focus on union outreach, and non-traditional responders including construction workers, volunteers, communication workers, journalists, and clean-up workers. NYCOSH establishes one-on-one contact with these individuals through their organizations and works to ensure that they understand their potential benefits, how to apply to the Program, and are guided through the application process.

    Project Manager: Charlene Obernauer
    Contact Person: Lara Maldijan
    Contact Information: lara@nycosh.org
    Award #: 75D30125C20486

  • Research Triangle Institute (RIT)

    RTI, a nationally recognized research institute, focuses on providing outreach and education to underrepresented 9/11 survivors, including those who lived, worked, or went to school in Lower Manhattan and may have relocated, are non-English speakers, or do not self-identify as survivors. RTI uses a combination of digital strategies and community-based partnerships to reach these individuals where they are. RTI will raise awareness about the Program, share information about eligibility, and guide survivors through the enrollment process to ensure they can access the care they need.

    Project Manager: Ashley Jacobs
    Contact Person: Naveen Zeit
    Contact Information: nzeit@rti.org
    Award #: 75D30125C20484

Past Contracts and Agreements

The following are the outreach and education partnerships from previous years.

Contracts Awarded in FY 2022

Contracts Awarded in FY 2018

The NIOSH funded outreach and education cooperative agreements listed below were awarded in 2019 for a duration of 1 year with the option for two additional years of funding.

Contracts Awarded in FY 2016

The NIOSH funded outreach and education cooperative agreements listed below were awarded in 2016 for a duration of 1 year with the option for a second year of funding.

Contracts Awarded in FY 2014

The NIOSH funded outreach and education contracts listed below were awarded in September 2014 for 1 year with the option for a second year of funding.

Agreements Awarded in FY 2012

The NIOSH funded outreach and education cooperative agreements listed below were awarded in 2012 for a duration of 2 years. Please note: Cooperative agreement details are not available on USASpending.gov or Grants.gov.

Page Last Reviewed: August 24, 2022
Page Last Updated: June 20, 2025