# Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation; Applied Science Projects

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/s22as00002-science-and-technology-projects-related-to-coal-mining/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/342562

> 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 about 8 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on October 31, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | S22AS00002 |
| Agency | Office of Surface Mining |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 31, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $1.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.255 |

## Who can apply

- 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)

DOI’s Minority Serving Institutions are encouraged to apply for Applied Science project funding. Applied Science projects contribute to the goal of improving the quality of science and technology instruction in institutions that serve high concentrations of minority students who historically have been underrepresented in higher education. 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).

## 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is S22AS00002 still open?

No. It closed on October 31, 2022.

### 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 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 $200,000 each. About $1.5 million in total across about 8 awards.

### 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.