The Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants offer up to $250,000 to support education and training programs that help the mining community improve safety and health conditions in mines. The focus is on creating and implementing training programs and materials, especially for smaller mines and new operators.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, territorial, and tribal governments, as well as public or private nonprofit entities. This includes city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and special district governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations that do not focus on mine safety training
- Entities not meeting eligibility criteria
- Applications not aligned with grant goals
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Partnership agreements (if applying with partners)
- Documentation of past relevant experience
- Organizational chart
- Resumes of key personnel
- Letters of support or commitment
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with MSHA's focus on smaller mines
- Priority given to programs with broad applicability
- Multiple applications allowed but must be distinct
- Faith-based organizations must comply with federal law
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and special district governments. These entities can apply independently or in partnership with others, with a lead organization identified for partnerships.
Overview
This grant is for state, territorial, and tribal governments, as well as public or private nonprofit entities. This includes city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and special district governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations that do not focus on mine safety training
- Entities not meeting eligibility criteria
- Applications not aligned with grant goals
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement mine safety training programs, create educational materials, and conduct training sessions. The focus is on emergency response and recovery training, especially for miners in smaller or newly opened mines.
Total Program Funding
$250,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026(60 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Secure partnership agreements if applicable
- Compile documentation of past relevant experience
- Prepare resumes of key personnel
- Obtain letters of support or commitment
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)