Opportunity Information: Apply for S13AS00003
Apply for S13AS00003
- The Office of Surface Mining in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Not for Profit AMD Reclamation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.253 Not for Profit AMD Reclamation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 31, 2012 and posted on Jun 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013 Applications accepted throughout the fiscal year.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Not for Profit AMD Reclamation" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number S13AS00003) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the Office of Surface Mining (CFDA 15.253) that funds on-the-ground construction projects aimed at improving stream water quality harmed by acid mine drainage (AMD). The central purpose is practical reclamation and drainage abatement work, with a particular emphasis on helping local organizations, especially watershed groups, move from planning and advocacy into actual implementation that reduces AMD impacts in affected waterways.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which generally means the federal agency expects to have a more active role than in a standard grant (for example, providing technical input, coordination, or oversight as projects proceed). The program anticipated about 15 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a $5,000 floor up to a $100,000 ceiling. No cost sharing or matching funds are required, which lowers the barrier for smaller nonprofits that may not have access to non-federal match.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). While the opportunity is framed broadly as supporting local organizations, the language highlights watershed groups as a key target applicant type, reflecting the program's focus on stream-level restoration and community-scale problem solving.
A critical eligibility constraint applies to the sites and impacts that can be addressed. The lands and waters must qualify for reclamation or drainage abatement under Section 404 of Public Law 95-87 (the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act). In practical terms, the program is aimed at legacy coal mining impacts: areas that were mined for coal, or affected by coal mining-related activities such as wastebanks and coal processing, occurring prior to August 3, 1977. The sites must also lack any continuing reclamation responsibility under state or other federal laws, meaning the program is meant to address abandoned or orphaned problems rather than impacts where a responsible party is still legally obligated to reclaim.
Timing-wise, the announcement was posted June 15, 2012, with applications accepted throughout the fiscal year. The original closing date was October 1, 2012, and the current closing date listed was September 30, 2013, with the opportunity archived October 1, 2013. For applicants at the time, this rolling acceptance structure would have allowed submissions during the fiscal year rather than only by a single deadline.
For more information, the announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov, and provides a contact for access issues or questions: Renata Miller, Program Specialist (Grants), at 202-208-2747 and rgarris@osmre.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Not for Profit AMD Reclamation (S13AS00003)
What is the "Not for Profit AMD Reclamation" opportunity?
"Not for Profit AMD Reclamation" (Funding Opportunity Number S13AS00003) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the Office of Surface Mining (CFDA 15.253). It supports on-the-ground construction projects that improve stream water quality harmed by acid mine drainage (AMD).
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is practical reclamation and drainage abatement work that reduces AMD impacts in affected waterways. The program places a strong emphasis on helping local organizations, especially watershed groups, move from planning and advocacy into actual implementation.
What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The opportunity funds construction-focused, on-the-ground work aimed at improving stream water quality impacted by AMD. The description emphasizes practical reclamation and drainage abatement activities rather than planning-only efforts.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This generally means the federal agency is expected to have a more active role than in a standard grant, such as providing technical input, coordination, or oversight as the project proceeds.
How many awards were anticipated, and how much total funding was expected?
The program anticipated about 15 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are watershed groups specifically encouraged to apply?
Yes. While the opportunity supports local organizations broadly, it highlights watershed groups as a key target applicant type, reflecting the stream-level restoration focus.
What site types or impacts are eligible to be addressed?
A critical eligibility constraint applies: the lands and waters must qualify for reclamation or drainage abatement under Section 404 of Public Law 95-87 (Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act).
Is the program focused on coal mining impacts?
Yes. The program is aimed at legacy coal mining impacts, including areas mined for coal or affected by coal mining-related activities such as wastebanks and coal processing.
Do the mining impacts need to be from a specific time period?
Yes. The impacts must be associated with coal mining activities that occurred prior to August 3, 1977.
Can the grant be used on sites where a responsible party is still required to reclaim?
No. The sites must lack any continuing reclamation responsibility under state or other federal laws. The program is intended to address abandoned or orphaned problems rather than impacts where a responsible party is still legally obligated to reclaim.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The announcement was posted on June 15, 2012. The original closing date was October 1, 2012. A later listed closing date was September 30, 2013, and the opportunity was archived on October 1, 2013.
Were applications accepted on a rolling basis?
Yes. Applications were accepted throughout the fiscal year, which indicates a rolling acceptance structure rather than a single, one-day deadline.
Where were applicants directed to apply or find the official posting?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov for more information and access to the opportunity.
Who can be contacted for questions or Grants.gov access issues?
The contact listed is Renata Miller, Program Specialist (Grants), at 202-208-2747 and rgarris@osmre.gov.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the Office of Surface Mining.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 15.253.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S13AS00003.
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