Opportunity Information: Apply for S13AS00005
Apply for S13AS00005
- The Office of Surface Mining in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.255 Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 6, 2012 and posted on Jun 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013 The closing date has been revised from December 17, 2012 to September 30, 2013. Currently, no funds have specifically been earmarked for projects in 2013. However, should funds become available, the closing date has been revised to allow time for the submission of applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number S13AS00005) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining (OSM). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means OSM expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or joint problem-solving), rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The overall goal is to support practical science and technology work that improves coal mining safety, strengthens environmental protection, and modernizes the information needed to evaluate mining impacts and reclamation outcomes.
The program is organized around three connected project types. First are applied science projects, which focus on developing and demonstrating improved technologies that address real-world public safety and environmental problems associated with coal mining and the reclamation of mined lands. These projects are meant to be practical and demonstrable, not just theoretical research, and they can include technology development, field demonstrations, and methods that help prevent or mitigate hazards tied to mining and post-mining landscapes.
Second are underground mine map projects. These support efforts to collect, preserve, and convert underground mine maps into digital formats. The emphasis is on protecting miners and the public by ensuring critical historical and technical information is not lost and can be used effectively. Digitized underground mine maps can support miner safety planning, mine pool evaluation (understanding and managing water in abandoned or active mine workings), mine subsidence investigations (evaluating ground movement risks), and broader efforts to prevent harmful impacts from underground coal mining on communities and the environment.
Third are data conversion projects, which target the conversion of mine permit data and related maps into digital formats suitable for use in a geographic information system (GIS). The intent is to create standardized, accessible datasets that can be used across federal, state, and tribal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of coal mining and reclamation. These projects can also include modernizing older "legacy" databases by migrating them to current database platforms, as well as providing hardware and programming support to help states transition to managing and using these digital datasets more effectively. The key theme is making permitting and impact-related information easier to analyze, share, and apply consistently across agencies.
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically lowers the barrier for public entities that may not have additional funds to contribute. The opportunity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development, and the notice anticipated around 12 awards, although the actual number would depend on available funding and agency priorities.
A major caveat in this specific notice is funding uncertainty. The announcement states that no funds were specifically earmarked for projects in 2013, but OSM could allocate funding during the year if priorities and budgets allowed. Because of that uncertainty, the estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor are shown as zero in the posting, which reflects that funding amounts were not guaranteed at the time of publication rather than indicating the program purpose had changed.
The opportunity was posted June 15, 2012, with application intake ultimately extended to a revised closing date of September 30, 2013 (moved from an earlier December 17, 2012 date) to keep the window open in case funds became available. The CFDA number tied to the program is 15.255. For official application materials and full details, the notice points applicants to Grants.gov, and provides a program contact (Renata Miller, Program Specialist) for assistance accessing the announcement or addressing submission issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation" opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining (OSM). It supports practical science and technology work aimed at improving coal mining safety, strengthening environmental protection, and modernizing information used to evaluate mining impacts and reclamation outcomes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S13AS00005.
What type of federal funding instrument is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. In general, that means OSM expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (such as coordination, technical input, or joint problem-solving) rather than only issuing funds with minimal ongoing engagement.
What are the main goals of this program?
The program aims to support practical, real-world science and technology projects that:
- Improve coal mining safety
- Strengthen environmental protection related to coal mining and reclamation
- Modernize the information needed to evaluate mining impacts and reclamation outcomes
What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The program is organized around three connected project types:
- Applied science projects
- Underground mine map projects
- Data conversion projects
What is an "applied science" project under this opportunity?
Applied science projects focus on developing and demonstrating improved technologies that address real-world public safety and environmental problems associated with coal mining and the reclamation of mined lands. These projects are intended to be practical and demonstrable, and may include technology development, field demonstrations, and methods to prevent or mitigate hazards tied to mining and post-mining landscapes.
What is an "underground mine map" project under this opportunity?
Underground mine map projects support efforts to collect, preserve, and convert underground mine maps into digital formats. The emphasis is on protecting miners and the public by ensuring critical historical and technical information is not lost and can be used effectively.
What can digitized underground mine maps be used for?
Digitized underground mine maps can support:
- Miner safety planning
- Mine pool evaluation (understanding and managing water in abandoned or active mine workings)
- Mine subsidence investigations (evaluating ground movement risks)
- Broader efforts to prevent harmful impacts from underground coal mining on communities and the environment
What is a "data conversion" project under this opportunity?
Data conversion projects target the conversion of mine permit data and related maps into digital formats suitable for use in a geographic information system (GIS). The intent is to create standardized, accessible datasets that can be used across federal, state, and tribal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of coal mining and reclamation.
Do data conversion projects include database modernization?
Yes. The description indicates these projects can include modernizing older "legacy" databases by migrating them to current database platforms.
Can data conversion projects include hardware or programming support?
Yes. The description indicates projects may include hardware and programming support to help states transition to managing and using digital datasets more effectively.
Why does this program emphasize GIS-ready digital data?
The stated theme is making permitting and impact-related information easier to analyze, share, and apply consistently across agencies. Converting permit data and maps into standardized GIS-ready formats supports that goal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided notice summary.
How many awards are anticipated?
The notice anticipated around 12 awards, although the actual number would depend on available funding and agency priorities.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number tied to the program is 15.255.
What is the funding amount (award floor, ceiling, and total program funding)?
The posting shows the estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as zero because of funding uncertainty at the time of publication. The notice states that no funds were specifically earmarked for projects in 2013, but OSM could allocate funding during the year if priorities and budgets allowed.
Does the "zero funding" listing mean the program was canceled or changed?
Not based on the provided information. The zero amounts reflect that funding was not guaranteed at the time of publication, not that the program purpose had changed.
Which federal agency runs this opportunity?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining (OSM).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
Application intake was extended to a revised closing date of September 30, 2013 (moved from an earlier December 17, 2012 date) to keep the window open in case funds became available.
Where do applicants find official application materials and full details?
The notice points applicants to Grants.gov for official application materials and full details.
Who is the program contact listed for help with the announcement or submission issues?
The provided contact is Renata Miller, Program Specialist, who is listed as a point of contact for assistance accessing the announcement or addressing submission issues.
What general topic area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development, with a focus on coal mining safety, environmental protection, reclamation outcomes, and modernization of mining-related information.
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