Opportunity Information: Apply for S13AS00001
Apply for S13AS00001
- 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 Sep 6, 2012 and posted on Jun 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013 Applications are due 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 $70,958,360.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,729,850.00 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 S13AS00001) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining (OSM). It supports government-run coal mining regulatory programs under the legal framework that governs surface coal mining and the surface impacts associated with underground coal mining. The core purpose is to help eligible public agencies carry out the day-to-day regulatory responsibilities needed to protect land, water, and communities where coal mining occurs, including permitting, inspections, and enforcement actions.
Eligibility is limited to governmental entities, specifically State governments and federally recognized Tribal governments, and the funding is not available to individuals. To qualify for the main stream of funding, an applicant generally needs to be a State or Tribal agency that already has a permanent regulatory program approved by the Secretary of the Interior. That approval indicates the agency has authority and responsibility to regulate coal mining in its jurisdiction and can perform key regulatory functions such as issuing mining permits, inspecting mine operations for compliance, and enforcing applicable mining laws and regulations. In addition to supporting already-approved programs, the opportunity also contemplates "regulatory program development" support for States and Tribes that have active coal mining but do not yet have an approved regulatory program, helping them build the capacity needed to reach approval and operate effectively.
The opportunity covers several related funding uses. One major component is Regulatory Administration and Enforcement support, which helps States cover the costs of operating their approved regulatory programs. In practical terms, this can include staffing and operational expenses necessary to process permits, conduct routine and complaint-based inspections, document compliance, pursue enforcement when violations are found, and generally administer the regulatory system. Another component involves cooperative agreements that enable States with approved programs to regulate coal mining activities occurring on Federal lands. This reflects the added complexity and oversight requirements when mining happens on lands with federal interests, and it supports the coordination needed between State programs and federal responsibilities.
From a funding perspective, the program (CFDA 15.250) anticipated around 27 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $70,958,360. Individual awards could vary widely, with a stated award floor of $72,739 and a ceiling of $13,729,850, suggesting allocations depend heavily on factors like program scope, workload, and jurisdictional needs. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means eligible agencies generally are not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award (though normal federal grant rules, budgeting standards, and allowable cost principles would still apply).
Timing and availability reflect a rolling approach rather than a single hard deadline. The opportunity was posted June 15, 2012, with applications described as due throughout the fiscal year. While an original closing date of August 1, 2012 is shown, the current closing date is listed as September 30, 2013, again noting that applications are due throughout the fiscal year. The archive date is October 1, 2013, indicating when the opportunity was no longer active on the listing. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full details and submission instructions.
For further information or help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Renata Miller, Program Specialist (Grants), at 202-208-2747, with the email rgarris@osmre.gov (also shown as a duplicate in the source text). Additional information was referenced through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov.
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 (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S13AS00001.
Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining (OSM).
What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The program supports government-run coal mining regulatory programs under the legal framework that governs surface coal mining and the surface impacts associated with underground coal mining. Its core purpose is to help eligible public agencies carry out day-to-day regulatory responsibilities that protect land, water, and communities where coal mining occurs.
What kinds of regulatory activities does the funding support?
Funding supports ongoing regulatory functions such as permitting, inspections (including routine and complaint-based inspections), compliance documentation, enforcement actions when violations are found, and general administration of the regulatory system.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to governmental entities: State governments and federally recognized Tribal governments.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The funding is not available to individuals.
Do applicants need to have an approved regulatory program to qualify?
For the main stream of funding, the applicant generally needs to be a State or Tribal agency that already has a permanent regulatory program approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
What does it mean to have a permanent regulatory program approved by the Secretary of the Interior?
In this context, approval indicates that the State or Tribal agency has authority and responsibility to regulate coal mining in its jurisdiction and can perform key regulatory functions such as issuing mining permits, inspecting mine operations for compliance, and enforcing applicable mining laws and regulations.
Is there support for States or Tribes that have coal mining activity but do not yet have an approved program?
Yes. The opportunity also contemplates "regulatory program development" support for States and Tribes that have active coal mining but do not yet have an approved regulatory program, to help build capacity needed to reach approval and operate effectively.
What is "Regulatory Administration and Enforcement" funding used for?
This component helps States cover the costs of operating their approved regulatory programs. It can include staffing and operational expenses needed to process permits, conduct inspections, document compliance, pursue enforcement, and administer the program.
Does the opportunity include cooperative agreements related to Federal lands?
Yes. Another component involves cooperative agreements that enable States with approved programs to regulate coal mining activities occurring on Federal lands, supporting the added coordination and oversight required when mining occurs on lands with federal interests.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing is 15.250.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated around 27 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $70,958,360.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount listed?
The stated award floor is $72,739.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The stated award ceiling is $13,729,850.
Why might individual award amounts vary so widely?
The listing indicates that allocations can depend heavily on factors like program scope, workload, and jurisdictional needs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. Eligible agencies generally are not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Do normal federal grant rules still apply even if no match is required?
Yes. The description notes that normal federal grant rules, budgeting standards, and allowable cost principles would still apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2012.
Was there a single application deadline?
The opportunity used a rolling approach. Applications were described as due throughout the fiscal year rather than having only one hard deadline.
What closing dates are shown in the listing?
An original closing date of August 1, 2012 is shown, and the current closing date is listed as September 30, 2013. The listing also notes that applications are due throughout the fiscal year.
What is the archive date, and what does it indicate here?
The archive date is October 1, 2013. This indicates when the opportunity was no longer active on the listing.
Where were applicants directed to find full details and submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full details and submission instructions.
What website is referenced for additional information?
The listing references Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for this opportunity?
The contact listed is Renata Miller, Program Specialist (Grants).
What phone number is provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided is 202-208-2747.
What email address is provided for the listed contact?
The email provided is rgarris@osmre.gov (also shown as a duplicate in the source text).
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