S22AS00001: 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 2022.
Office of Surface Mining offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits. It expected to make $1.3 million in total. Applications closed on October 31, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 22, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$1.3 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| S21AS00571 | July 1, 2021 | Closed September 7, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 20, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 31, 2022 |
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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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 Internal Revenue 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
Grants Management Officer
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 S22AS00001 still open?
No. It closed on October 31, 2022.
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 October 31, 2022. 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 $1.3 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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