# OSMRE Semester Internship Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/s22as00326-osmre-semester-internship-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/342585

> Office of Surface Mining offered grants of up to $75,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $75,000 in total. Applications closed on September 20, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | S22AS00326 |
| Agency | Office of Surface Mining |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 20, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $75,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.254 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Minority Serving Institutions are encouraged to apply. Eligible sponsor organizations must:(a) Be classified as one of the eligible applicants listed and have the ability to oversee the administrative aspects of the Semester Internship Program. When projects deem eligible to be an AmeriCorps position, have access to AmeriCorps positions through partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, or other intermediary organization. Federal, state, and local governments are not eligible to receive this direct funding.(b) Manage and carry out all administrative functions associated with projects funded under this program, including maintaining all administrative records required for operation and management of the program.(c) Exhibit the organizational capacity to oversee participants locally and across the country.(d) Demonstrate established access to AmeriCorps positions through partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service or other intermediary organization.(e) Demonstrate a history of overseeing a national teams or programs.

## What the grant funds

The OSMRE Semester Internship Program is designed to partner with non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) eligible applicants who have the administrative capabilities to administer the Semester Internship Program, and who have access to AmeriCorps State and National (hereinafter referred to as AmeriCorps) positions through partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, or other intermediary organization. The OSMRE Semester Internship Program was developed to support Agency and Bureau goals and provide participants with a meaningful work experience in OSMRE offices nationwide. Semester Interns are tasked with projects that significantly contribute to their professional development. Recipients of OSMRE Semester Internship Program financial assistance will support an innovative partnership, working directly with OSMRE in the following areas: (1) community and environmental reclamation, (2) community environmental stewardship, (3) research, (4) data analysis, (5) geographic information systems, (6) mapping, and more. The program is available to current students or recent graduates of an accredited institution of higher learning. Semester Interns serve ten (10) or fifteen (15) weeks in in OSMRE Headquarters, Regional and Field Offices. The Semester Internship Program runs three (3) internship semesters: Fall (August – December; 15 weeks); Spring (January – May; 15 weeks); and Summer (May – August; 10 weeks), with the majority of internships expected in the Summer. Fall and Spring internship projects will be offered at the request of OSMRE offices hosting interns. Some Semester Internship projects may fit within the guidelines for an AmeriCorps position as defined by the Corporation for National and Community Service. An AmeriCorps Member is an individual who engages in national service through an activity approved by the Corporation for National and Community Service, or an intermediate organization. Members receive a living allowance and other benefits while serving. Upon successful completion of their service, Members may earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust that Members can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans. Semester Internship projects that do not fit the requirements for an AmeriCorps position will be categorized as general intern positions and participants will be paid minimum wage in the locality in which they are serving. 1.

## Questions people ask

### Is S22AS00326 still open?

No. It closed on September 20, 2022.

### Who can apply for OSMRE Semester Internship Program?

Office of Surface Mining accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for OSMRE Semester Internship Program?

Closed September 20, 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 $75,000 each. About $75,000 in total for one award.