Mine Health and Safety Grants
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY STATE GRANTS Deadline: Aug 10, 2026 · up to $800K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 17.600 (USAspending.gov).
- Pennsylvania Department Of Environmental Protection 5 awards $2,924,167
- University Of Texas At Austin 4 awards $2,813,741
- Wv Ofc Of Miners Health Safety $530,429
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
These grants are designed to:
--Reduce mining accidents, injuries, and illnesses by funding safety and health courses for miners.
--Assist states in developing and enforcing mining laws and improving workers' compensation systems.
--Enhance training programs that address emergency preparedness, mine rescue, and common hazards.
--Support initiatives that prioritize health and safety training for new and inexperienced miners.
--These grants are crucial for ensuring that miners return home safely and healthy after their shifts.
Program Objective
To assist States in providing safety and health training and develop programs to improve mine health and safety conditions.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- State
- Tribal
- Territorial
- Local
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
Any mining State of the United States.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification will be made by the Office responsible for monitoring performance.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
- Appeal: From 15 to 30 days
Within 3 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of mine safety and health state grants is to assist state, tribal, and territorial governments in developing and enforcing mining laws and regulations. These grants aim to improve workers’ compensation systems, enhance safety and health conditions in mines, and support training programs for miners. Specifically, they focus on reducing mining accidents, injuries, and illnesses by providing federally mandated training and re-training for miners.
Mission Categories
Primary: Mine Safety and Health
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Provides grants (1) To assist States in developing and enforcing effective coal or other mine health and safety laws and regulations consistent with the provisions of Section 503 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977; (2) to improve State workers' compensation and occupational disease laws and programs related to coal or other mine employment; and (3) to provide Federal- State coordination and cooperation in improving the health and safety conditions in coal or other mines.
Restrictions
Selections are made at the State level.
Required Documentation
In addition to items as stated in Solicitation for Grant Application (SGA) from Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), State mine inspection or safety agency has or will employ an adequate and competent staff of qualified trainers to provide health and safety training for miners and trained inspectors qualified under the laws of the State to make mine inspections within the State. 2 CFR Part 225 applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
A maximum of 80 percent of the amount expended by any mining State for a fiscal year is paid from Federal funds and at least 20 percent are paid by the Applicant State.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Section 503 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), Public Law 95-164 as amended, 30 U.S.C. § 953, authorizes this program.