Mineral Royalty Grants
Mineral Royalty Grants support Wyoming local governments with public infrastructure and facilities projects that address immediate threats, meet health and safety mandates, or provide essential services.
Funder: Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments
Due Dates: February 18, 2027 (June Board meeting) | September 16, 2027 (February Board meeting) | Emergency requests: 15 business days before a regular Board meeting
Funding Amounts: 50% grants; up to 75% of eligible project costs for qualifying applicants; maximum award set by the Board
Summary: Supports Wyoming public infrastructure and facilities addressing immediate public threats, health and safety mandates, or essential public services.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are incorporated cities and towns, counties, specified special districts, and joint powers boards.
Description
The Mineral Royalty Grant program is administered by the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) through the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB). Funded from Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalties, it supports public infrastructure and facilities that alleviate emergencies posing direct and immediate threats to public health, safety, or welfare; comply with federal or state public health and safety mandates; or provide essential public services.
Awards are governed by Chapter 3 of SLIB’s Rules and Regulations. The Board seeks projects that provide the greatest benefit to Wyoming citizens and represent prudent use of grant funds. It considers financial need, local funding commitments, urgency, population served, and construction readiness when evaluating applications.
