S21AS00363: Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation; Applied Science Projects
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office of Surface Mining notices from 2021.
Office of Surface Mining offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make $1.6 million in total. Applications closed on October 7, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 7, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$1.6 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| S24AS00462 | January 15, 2025 | Closed March 21, 2025 | Closed |
| S22AS00002 | July 20, 2022 | Closed October 31, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 20, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 7, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other: Federal Agencies. Documentation must be submitted to support an eligibility determination (e.g., proof of non-profit IRS 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or an authorizing tribal resolution).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation awards averaged $144,278; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (66% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The United States Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is requesting Applied Science proposals for projects that develop and demonstrate improved science and technologies related to the mining of coal and the reclamation of the land after mining. Funded projects will help address important OSMRE issues related to implementation of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). Applicants may request funding up to $200,000. The award will be by cooperative agreement (or as an Interagency Agreement if another Federal Agency is involved). Each cooperative agreement will be for a period of time consistent with the proposal but not to exceed two years from date of award. Each cooperative agreement grantee may apply for and be granted non-funded extensions of time only as necessary to complete the project. OSMRE will only grant extensions if the delays are beyond the control of the Principle Investigator (PI). Included in this document are instructions for preparing the proposal including a list of eligible issues and a description of the proposal review process. OSMRE will only accept proposals that address the specific list of eligible issues.
Who has won Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation (15.255) awarded $4.0 million across 28 grant awards, an average of $144,278 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | West Virginia | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Virginia | 3 | $600,000 |
| The University of Kentucky Research Foundation | Kentucky | 3 | $427,664 |
| South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | South Dakota | 2 | $400,000 |
| Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University | Illinois | 2 | $398,808 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is S21AS00363 still open?
No. It closed on October 7, 2021.
Who can apply for Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation; Applied Science Projects?
Office of Surface Mining accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation; Applied Science Projects?
Closed October 7, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $1.6 million in total.
Who has won Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were West Virginia University Research Corporation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, The University of Kentucky Research Foundation. The program made 28 awards worth $4.0 million in that time.