Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants
The Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants offer up to $250,000 for education and training programs to improve mine safety, with priority for projects helping miners at smaller or newly opened mines and supporting emergency response training.
Funder: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Due Dates: August 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 total program funding; individual awards range from $50,000 to $250,000; up to 5 awards expected.
Summary: Supports education and training programs to improve mine safety, with a focus on emergency response, recovery, and hazard prevention for miners, especially at smaller or newly opened mines.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) under the U.S. Department of Labor, funds education and training programs designed to help the mining community identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. The program supports the development and implementation of training materials and programs, with a particular emphasis on mine safety demonstrations, pilot projects with broad applicability, and initiatives targeting miners in smaller or newly opened mines. Special attention is given to training on new MSHA standards, high-risk activities, and other identified safety hazards. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, and both independent and partnership applications are accepted, provided a lead organization is identified.
