Opportunity Information: Apply for S11AS00001
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- The Office of Surface Mining in the environment natural resources 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 Apr 28, 2011 and posted on Apr 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $61,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 27 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining" (Funding Opportunity Number S11AS00001, CFDA 15.250) is a discretionary federal funding program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining. Its purpose is to support government-run coal mining regulatory programs, with a focus on ensuring that coal mining operations meet environmental and legal requirements. The funding is explicitly not available to individuals. Instead, it is aimed at strengthening the capacity of eligible State and Federally recognized Tribal governments to regulate coal mining activities, including the surface impacts of underground mining.
Eligibility is limited to State governments and Federally recognized Tribal governments, specifically through State or Tribal agencies that either already operate a permanent regulatory program approved by the Secretary of the Interior or that need support to develop such a program where coal mining is occurring. For agencies with an approved program, the grant is designed to help them carry out core regulatory functions that are central to coal mining oversight. These functions typically include issuing and administering mining permits, conducting inspections of mine operations, and enforcing applicable mining and environmental laws. In practice, the program is structured to help governments run day-to-day regulatory operations that protect land, water, and communities from the impacts associated with coal extraction and related activities.
The opportunity describes multiple related funding uses. One major component is Regulatory Administration and Enforcement, which helps States cover the costs of operating their approved regulatory programs. Another component involves funded cooperative agreements that support States with approved regulatory programs in regulating coal mining activities on Federal lands, ensuring that mining on federally managed property is overseen by qualified regulatory authorities operating under approved standards. The opportunity also notes the possibility of Regulatory Program Development grants for States and Tribes that have active coal mining but do not yet have an approved permanent regulatory program, indicating the program can serve both mature regulatory agencies and jurisdictions still building the institutional framework needed for long-term oversight.
Financially, the announcement anticipated about 27 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $61,000,000. Individual awards could range from a floor of $74,000 to a ceiling of $13,000,000, and the announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant. The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2011, and it was archived on October 1, 2011. Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov.
For assistance or questions, the announcement lists multiple agency contacts within the Office of Surface Mining, including Lafayette Vance (412-937-2842, lvance@osmre.gov), Sheila Hartless (412-937-3007, shartless@osmre.gov), Jay Bautista (618-463-6463, jbautista@osmre.gov), Daniel Martinez (505-248-5083, dnmartinez@osmre.gov), Marie Sibrell (202-208-2999, msibrell@osmre.gov), Paul Fritsch (618-463-6463, pfritsch@osmre.gov), and Renata Garris (202-208-2747, rgarris@osmre.gov).
FAQs: Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining (S11AS00001)
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 (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S11AS00001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.250.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This is a discretionary federal funding program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program supports government-run coal mining regulatory programs. The stated focus is ensuring coal mining operations meet environmental and legal requirements, including oversight of surface coal mining and the surface effects of underground coal mining.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to State governments and Federally recognized Tribal governments, specifically through State or Tribal agencies that either (1) already operate a permanent regulatory program approved by the Secretary of the Interior or (2) need support to develop such a program where coal mining is occurring.
Are individuals eligible to apply for funding?
No. The funding is explicitly not available to individuals.
Can non-government organizations apply (for example, nonprofits, universities, or companies)?
The opportunity information provided only identifies State governments and Federally recognized Tribal governments (through their agencies) as eligible applicants.
What types of activities does the grant support for agencies with an approved regulatory program?
For agencies that already have an approved permanent regulatory program, the grant is designed to help carry out core coal mining oversight functions, including issuing and administering mining permits, conducting inspections of mine operations, and enforcing applicable mining and environmental laws.
How does this funding help protect the environment and communities?
The program is described as supporting day-to-day regulatory operations that protect land, water, and communities from impacts associated with coal extraction and related activities by ensuring mining operations comply with legal and environmental requirements.
What is the "Regulatory Administration and Enforcement" component?
Regulatory Administration and Enforcement is described as a major component that helps States cover the costs of operating their approved regulatory programs.
Does the opportunity include funding related to coal mining on Federal lands?
Yes. The opportunity describes funded cooperative agreements that support States with approved regulatory programs in regulating coal mining activities on Federal lands, so mining on federally managed property is overseen by qualified regulatory authorities operating under approved standards.
Is there funding for jurisdictions that do not yet have an approved permanent regulatory program?
Yes. The opportunity notes the possibility of Regulatory Program Development grants for States and Tribes that have active coal mining but do not yet have an approved permanent regulatory program.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated about 27 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $61,000,000.
What is the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards could range from $74,000 (floor) to $13,000,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was September 30, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2011, and the closing date shown is September 30, 2011.
Where could applicants access the full announcement?
Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about this opportunity?
The announcement lists multiple Office of Surface Mining contacts:
- Lafayette Vance: 412-937-2842, lvance@osmre.gov
- Sheila Hartless: 412-937-3007, shartless@osmre.gov
- Jay Bautista: 618-463-6463, jbautista@osmre.gov
- Daniel Martinez: 505-248-5083, dnmartinez@osmre.gov
- Marie Sibrell: 202-208-2999, msibrell@osmre.gov
- Paul Fritsch: 618-463-6463, pfritsch@osmre.gov
- Renata Garris: 202-208-2747, rgarris@osmre.gov
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