[Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)](https://www.msha.gov/)

September 19, 2025

$50,000–$250,000 per award | Total program funding: $250,000 | Up to 5 awards | 12-month project period

Supports education and training programs to help the mining community identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions in and around mines.

--- ## Description This program, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), provides funding for education and training initiatives aimed at improving safety and health conditions in the mining industry. The grants are intended to support the development and implementation of training programs and materials that address occupational hazards and health risks in mines—including but not limited to powered haulage, mobile equipment safety, mine emergency preparedness, rescue, electrical safety, and respirable dust exposure. Priority is given to proposals targeting miners at new, newly opened, or smaller mines, as well as those addressing new MSHA standards, high-risk activities, or hazards identified by the agency. Programs supporting the President’s national priorities for critical minerals, including coal, are also prioritized. The goal is to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among miners by equipping them and mine operators with up-to-date knowledge and best practices. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** September 19, 2025 (11:59 p.m. Eastern) - **Anticipated Award Announcement:** Before September 30, 2025 - **Project Start:** Upon award, for a 12-month period --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Available Funding:** $250,000 - **Award Size:** Minimum $50,000 | Maximum $250,000 per award - **Expected Number of Awards:** Up to 5 - **Project Duration:** 12 months (with possible no-cost extension upon review) - **Cost Sharing/Match:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, township, and special district governments - Territorial governments (including D.C., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands) - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (including those serving Native Americans and Native Hawaiians) - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Applicants may apply independently or in partnership with other eligible organizations (a lead organization must be identified for partnerships) **Note:** Nonprofit organizations engaged in lobbying activities as described in 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(4) are not eligible. --- ## Application Process 1. **Obtain Application Materials:** - Download the full application package from [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360323) using Funding Opportunity Number FOA-BS-2025-1 or Assistance Listing 17.603. 2. **Submit Required Forms:** - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs) - Technical proposal (max 12 double-spaced pages) - Budget narrative - Abstract (1–2 pages) - Certification regarding lobbying (SF-LLL) - Evidence of nonprofit status (if applicable) - Accounting system certification (for new applicants receiving less than $1M annually) 3. **Proposal Content:** - Clearly state the problem/need, objectives, and expected impact - Provide a 12-month work plan with quarterly projections and milestones - Describe recruitment, training delivery, and evaluation methods - Include information on staff qualifications and prior experience - Outline plans for developing or using training materials (MSHA must review/approve materials for technical accuracy) 4. **Submission:** - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360323) by the deadline. 5. **Budget Guidance:** - Direct administrative costs and indirect costs are each capped at 15% of the total or modified total direct costs, unless a lower federally negotiated rate applies. - Costs must be allowable, allocable, and reasonable under federal rules. - Software licenses and research assistant costs may be included if justified and necessary for the project (see Additional Information). --- ## Additional Information - **Allowable Costs:** Training, outreach, development of educational materials, recruitment, and necessary support expenses. Equipment purchases require pre-approval. - **Unallowable Costs:** Non-program-related activities, construction, excessive administrative/indirect costs, pre-award costs, and building new IT systems (must use existing platforms if needed). - **Intellectual Property:** All grant-funded materials must be made available for public use under open licensing and include a required federal disclaimer. - **Reporting:** Quarterly financial and performance reports are required, as well as a final report within 120 days of project completion. - **Research Assistants:** The cost allocation for research assistants depends on their role and must be justified in the proposal. - **Software Licenses:** Purchase of existing software licenses is allowed if necessary, reasonable, and properly allocated to the project. --- ## External Links - [Program Opportunity at Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360323) - [MSHA Home Page](https://www.msha.gov/) - [DOE 2023 Critical Materials List (Federal Register)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/04/2023-16611/notice-of-final-determination-on-2023-doe-critical-materials-list) - [USGS Critical Minerals Overview](https://www.usgs.gov/programs/mineral-resources-program/science/what-are-critical-minerals-0) - [Administrative Standards and Provisions | MSHA](https://www.msha.gov/training-programs-and-courses/administrative-standards-and-provisions) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------| | Elif Evrim Polat | Grants Management Specialist| Polat.Elif.E@dol.gov | (202) 693-9570 | | Ursula A. Frazier | Management Officer | Frazier.Ursula@dol.gov | (202) 693-9883 | | Shundreka Mims-Randolph | Supervisory Grants Management Specialist / Grant Officer | Mimsrandolph.Shundreka.R@dol.gov | (202) 693-9358 | For technical assistance with Grants.gov, contact their [Support Center](https://www.grants.gov/support.html).

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