US Department of Labor - Mine Safety and Health Administration
US Dept of Labor - MSHA - Mine Health and Safety State Grants
Other
Grant Funding
The Secretary of Labor, through MSHA, may award grants to
assist eligible entities in developing and enforcing state mining laws and regulations, improving state workers’ compensation and mining occupational disease laws and programs, and improving safety and health conditions in the nation’s mines through Federal-State coordination and cooperation.
MSHA encourages grantees to address, in their training and education programs, mine emergency preparedness, mine rescue, electrical safety, contract and customer truck drivers,
improving training for new and inexperienced miners, managers and supervisors performing mining tasks, pillar safety for underground mines, and falls from heights. MSHA also encourages state training programs to prioritize health and safety training for new mines and small mining
operations. MSHA is interested in supporting programs that emphasize training on miners’ statutory rights, including the right to a safe working environment and the right to refuse an
unsafe task.
Next funding deadline
Rolling deadline
Timing Notes
MSHA is requesting applications for FY 2025. The application should include the performance period of 12 months starting October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025. MSHA will let
the grantees know of the amount of their FY 2025 awards.
In making awards, MSHA expects to authorize grantees to use the Federal funds for allowable expenses incurred by the grantee or any of its contractors during the period of performance, on and after October 1, 2024, including the award of FY 2025 funds under 2 C.F.R. §200.308(g)(1).
Under 2 C.F.R. § 200.308(g)(2), MSHA may approve a request for a no-cost extension to grantees for a period of up to one year based on the success of the project and other relevant factors,
as determined by the Agency.
Max Award Amount
800000
Cost share/match Required
Other - 20% matching funds required
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20% matching funds required
Eligibility Notes
Under section 503(a) of the Mine Act, any state in which mining takes place may apply for a grant. Under this grant program, the Governor must designate who will apply for the grant on behalf of the state.
Once designated by the Governor, the following organizations are eligible to apply:
• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments)