This grant is designed to help state, tribal, and territorial governments improve mining safety and health conditions. It supports the development and enforcement of mining laws, enhances workers' compensation and occupational disease programs, and promotes safety training, especially for new and small mining operations. The grant also encourages programs related to critical mineral extraction, including coal.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, tribal, and territorial governments, including places like the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. It's also for public and private institutions of higher education, as well as city, county, and special district governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a government or educational institution
- Lack of focus on mining safety or health
- Failure to comply with cost-sharing requirements
- Not addressing critical mineral extraction in training programs
- Incomplete or late application submission
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing cost-sharing
- Proof of eligibility (government or educational institution)
- Training program outline
- Documentation of past mining safety initiatives
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compliance with federal and state regulations
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required
- Focus on critical minerals is encouraged
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Prioritize health and safety training for new and small mining operations
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, state governments, special district governments, county governments, city or township governments, and public and state institutions of higher education. This means that both public and private universities, as well as various levels of government entities, can apply.
Overview
This grant is for state, tribal, and territorial governments, including places like the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. It's also for public and private institutions of higher education, as well as city, county, and special district governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a government or educational institution
- Lack of focus on mining safety or health
- Failure to comply with cost-sharing requirements
- Not addressing critical mineral extraction in training programs
- Incomplete or late application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and enforce mining laws, improve workers' compensation and occupational disease programs, and enhance safety training, particularly for new and small mining operations. They can also support training programs for critical mineral extraction.
Total Program Funding
$10,537,000
Expected Awards
56
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 10, 2026(58 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget with cost-sharing details
- Outline training programs focused on mining safety and critical minerals
- Gather necessary documentation and letters of support
- Ensure registration with federal grant systems
- Submit application by August 10, 2026