Coal Miners Respiratory Impairment Treatment Clinics and Services
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Black Lung Clinics Program aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with occupationally-related coal mine dust lung disease (CMDLD) through the provision of quality medical, outreach, educational, and benefits counseling services to coal miners. The primary objective of the Black Lung Data and Resource Center is to improve patient-level data collection and analysis, clinic operations, and the quality and breadth of services provided by the Black Lung Clinics Program (BLCP) recipients.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
The BLCP is open to any state or public or private entity that meets the requirements of the program. This includes faith-based and community-based organizations as well as federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations. The requirements may be met by a state, a single entity in a state, or a newly-formed consortium within a state. The BLDRC is open to any domestic public or private organization that meets the requirements of the program. This includes faith-based and community-based organizations as well as federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
Per 42 CFR Part 55a, a “coal miner” is defined as: Any individual who works or has worked in or around a coal mine or coal preparation facility in the extraction or preparation of coal. The term also includes an individual who works or has worked in coal mine construction or transportation in and around a coal mine, to the extent that the individual was exposed to coal dust as a result of employment.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Up to 6 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Black Lung Clinics Program aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with occupationally-related coal mine dust lung disease (CMDLD) through the provision of quality medical, outreach, educational, and benefits counseling services to coal miners. The primary objective of the Black Lung Data and Resource Center is to improve patient-level data collection and analysis, clinic operations, and the quality and breadth of services provided by the Black Lung Clinics Program (BLCP) recipients.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Screening, diagnosis and treatment services to active, inactive, disabled, and retired coal miners, including provision of the following services: education and outreach; medical case management; compensation counseling; DOL medical exams in accordance with the authorizing legislation; patient data collection and analysis; and other treatments that may relieve symptoms.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity issued under this assistance listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package.
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