S21AS00571: Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program (WCAP) Not- for-Profit Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Reclamation 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 $100,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits. It expected to make $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 7, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 1, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| S22AS00001 | July 20, 2022 | Closed October 31, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 1, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 7, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
An Eligible Applicant is limited to not-for-profit IRS 501(c) (3) status organizations that meets the following conditions:(a) Proof of not-for-profit IRS 501(c) (3) status as determined by the InternalRevenue Service or an authorizing tribal resolution is required of nonprofit organizations and institutions.(b) State/Tribal certification of project eligibility is required by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) Section 404.(c) Proposal must include details of how the project benefits communities and ecosystems impacted by polluted stream and or acid mine drainage.(d) Written agreement between the applicant and property owner(s) must be secured for Right to Access.(e) Include copies of all letters of support for the project from local community group, business and individuals.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Not-for-Profit AMD Reclamation awards averaged $89,114; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (86% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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Who has won Not-for-Profit AMD Reclamation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Not-for-Profit AMD Reclamation (15.253) awarded $2.7 million across 30 grant awards, an average of $89,114 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development | Iowa | 10 | $1.0 million |
| Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation | Pennsylvania | 4 | $356,637 |
| Friends of the Cheat, Inc | West Virginia | 3 | $300,000 |
| Stream Restoration Inc | Pennsylvania | 2 | $200,000 |
| Evergreen Conservancy | Pennsylvania | 2 | $165,000 |
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 S21AS00571 still open?
No. It closed on September 7, 2021.
Who can apply for Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program (WCAP) Not- for-Profit Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Reclamation Projects.?
Office of Surface Mining accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program (WCAP) Not- for-Profit Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Reclamation Projects.?
Closed September 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 $100,000 each. About $2.0 million in total.
Who has won Not-for-Profit AMD Reclamation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development, Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Friends of the Cheat, Inc. The program made 30 awards worth $2.7 million in that time.
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