Brookwood-Sago Grant
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 · up to $250K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 17.603 (USAspending.gov).
- Mine Inspector Arizona State $366,047
- West Virginia University Research Corporation 2 awards $314,392
- South Dakota School Of Mines & Technology 2 awards $226,105
- Wayne State University $201,276
- New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology $185,564
- University Of Arizona $156,722
- The Pennsylvania State University $149,465
- Nevada System Of Higher Education $120,003
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
--South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ($120,000)
Preventing Powered Haulage and Falling Material Hazards: MSHA
Training Materials for Miner Safety: The proposed program will develop training materials and deliver safety training that will equip miners to identify, avoid, and prevent accidents, directly supporting MSHA’s mission to reduce mining fatalities, illnesses, and injuries. The training will emphasize powered haulage and mobile equipment safety, and falling, rolling, or sliding rock or material.
--University of Arizona ($80,000)
Al-enabled Collaborative Training to Improve Miner Safety and Health Outcomes for New and Small Operators Mining Critical Minerals: This program will develop apps and other learning materials and assist 10 small / mid-sized operators and two new mining projects in critical minerals to train over 1,200 miners in the western US (AZ, CA, NV, SD, UT, WY).
--The Pennsylvania State University ($50,000)
Development of Training Materials for Health Effects of Critical Minerals: Project develops educational and training materials focusing on the health
effects of critical minerals in response to the President’s goals related to critical minerals (Executive Order No. 14156) and actions to increase mineral production (Executive Order 14241). Recipient will develop education and training materials for miners and their trainers related to the health effects of critical minerals. The Penn State Miner Training Program (PSMTP) trainer will also use the materials, once developed, in his training sessions to test their use. They will distribute the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-approved printed training materials and host them on the PSMTP’s (https://sites.psu.edu/minertraining/) website.
Program Objective
To provide mine safety and health training and education programs for workers and mine operators, to better identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around mines. To establish and implement education and training programs, or to develop training materials for employers and miners, concerning safety and health topics in mines, as determined appropriate by Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Any organization within the United States, nonprofit public and private organizations.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Competitive grant applications, submitted in response to a solicitation for grant application, will be reviewed by a panel for consistency with the solicitation for grant application requirements, and are subject to availability of funds and performance achievement. Funding decisions are at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary.
Timeframes are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications. See the Federal Register for solicitation for grant applications.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants, administered by MSHA, is to fund education and training programs that help miners and mine operators identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions, honoring victims of the 2001 Brookwood and 2006 Sago mine disasters. These grants support creating training materials and delivering programs focused on hazards like silica dust, powered haulage, mine rescue, and electrical safety, with special emphasis on small mines and new miners. Funded grants must align with the President’s priorities.
Mission Categories
Primary: Mine Safety and Health
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Provides grants to states, public, and private nonprofit organizations to provide training and other educational programs or develop training materials for employers and miners concerning safety and health topics in priority areas designated by MSHA.
Restrictions
Prior approval may be required for some line items.
Required Documentation
Any credential or documentation requirements are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications. See the Federal Register for solicitation for grant applications. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements