Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI SM 250 10
Apply for DOI SM 250 10
- The Office of Surface Mining in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.250 Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2010 and posted on Oct 2, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $68,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,337,359.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 27 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining" (Funding Opportunity Number DOI SM 250 10, CFDA 15.250), is a mandatory federal funding program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining. Its purpose is to support government-run oversight of coal mining operations, with an emphasis on protecting the environment and ensuring mining is conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The funding is structured to help qualified public agencies carry out core regulatory duties tied to coal mining, such as reviewing and issuing mining permits, conducting inspections of mining sites and related operations, and taking enforcement actions when operators violate standards.
Eligibility is limited to government entities, specifically state governments and federally recognized tribal governments. Individuals are not eligible, and the announcement notes that these opportunities are not directed to the general public for that reason. The intended recipients are state or tribal agencies that have jurisdiction to regulate coal mining and, in many cases, already operate a "permanent regulatory program" that has been approved by the Secretary of the Interior. In practice, this means the grant is designed to reinforce established regulatory programs rather than fund private projects or academic research.
The opportunity describes three main funding pathways. First, Regulatory Administration and Enforcement grants help states cover the costs of running an approved regulatory program, essentially underwriting the ongoing work required to administer permits, inspect mines, and enforce mining laws. Second, Federal lands cooperative agreements provide payments to states that already have approved programs so they can regulate coal mining activities occurring on federal lands, reflecting the added complexity and coordination required when mining intersects with federal property and responsibilities. Third, Regulatory program development grants may be available to states and tribes that have active coal mining but do not yet have an approved regulatory program, supporting the development and establishment of the administrative and legal capacity needed to move toward approval and effective oversight.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $68,700,000, with an expected 27 awards. Individual awards vary widely, with a stated floor of $74,953 and a ceiling of $13,337,359, which suggests awards are scaled based on factors such as program size, workload, and the scope of regulatory responsibilities. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute a portion of costs or meet matching conditions as part of the grant terms.
Key dates included in the source information indicate the posting date as October 2, 2008, with an original closing date of September 30, 2009, and a current closing date shown as September 30, 2010. The archive date is October 30, 2010, indicating the listing is historical rather than an open, current competition. For official details and supporting materials, the opportunity points to the Office of Surface Mining website (http://www.osmre.gov). For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the listed contact is Renata Garris, Program Specialist (Grants), at 202-208-2747.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining."
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOI SM 250 10 and the CFDA number is 15.250.
Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a mandatory federal funding program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support government-run oversight of coal mining operations, with an emphasis on environmental protection and ensuring mining is conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
What kinds of activities does the funding support?
The funding supports core regulatory duties tied to coal mining, including reviewing and issuing mining permits, conducting inspections of mining sites and related operations, and taking enforcement actions when operators violate standards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to government entities: state governments and federally recognized tribal governments.
Are individuals or members of the general public eligible?
No. Individuals are not eligible, and the opportunity is not directed to the general public.
Is this grant intended for private companies, academic research, or private projects?
No. The program is designed to reinforce government regulatory programs (particularly established ones) rather than fund private projects or academic research.
What types of agencies are the intended recipients?
The intended recipients are state or tribal agencies with jurisdiction to regulate coal mining and, in many cases, agencies that already operate a "permanent regulatory program" approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
What does it mean to have an approved "permanent regulatory program"?
Based on the listing, it refers to a state or tribal regulatory program that has been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, enabling the agency to carry out ongoing permitting, inspection, and enforcement responsibilities as an established program.
What are the main funding pathways described in the opportunity?
The opportunity describes three main pathways: (1) Regulatory Administration and Enforcement grants, (2) Federal lands cooperative agreements, and (3) Regulatory program development grants.
What are Regulatory Administration and Enforcement grants used for?
These grants help states cover the costs of running an approved regulatory program, underwriting ongoing work to administer permits, inspect mines, and enforce mining laws.
What are Federal lands cooperative agreements?
These provide payments to states that already have approved programs so they can regulate coal mining activities occurring on federal lands, reflecting the added coordination and complexity when mining involves federal property and responsibilities.
What are Regulatory program development grants used for?
These may be available to states and tribes that have active coal mining but do not yet have an approved regulatory program, supporting the development and establishment of the administrative and legal capacity needed to move toward approval and effective oversight.
How much total funding is estimated under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $68,700,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expected 27 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount listed?
The stated floor is $74,953 and the stated ceiling is $13,337,359.
Why do award amounts vary so widely?
The listing suggests awards are scaled based on factors such as program size, workload, and the scope of regulatory responsibilities.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute a portion of costs or meet matching conditions as part of the grant terms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date shown is October 2, 2008.
What are the closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The source information lists an original closing date of September 30, 2009, and a current closing date of September 30, 2010.
Is this an active, currently open funding opportunity?
The archive date is October 30, 2010, which indicates the listing is historical rather than a current, open competition.
Where can applicants find official details and supporting materials?
The opportunity directs users to the Office of Surface Mining website at http://www.osmre.gov for official details and supporting materials.
Who is the contact person for access issues or assistance with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Renata Garris, Program Specialist (Grants). The phone number provided is 202-208-2747.
What is the overall focus of the program in practical terms?
In practical terms, the program funds government oversight functions that help ensure coal mining is properly permitted, routinely inspected, and subject to enforcement when operators violate applicable standards, with a stated emphasis on environmental protection and legal compliance.
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