S24AS00462: 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 2025.
Office of Surface Mining offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses. It expected to make $1.6 million in total. Applications closed on March 21, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 15, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$1.6 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| S22AS00002 | July 20, 2022 | Closed October 31, 2022 | Closed |
| S21AS00363 | August 20, 2021 | Closed October 7, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 15, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 21, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 20, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township 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
- 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).
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 OSMRE Applied Science Program funds the development of new reclamation science and technology to address environmental issues related to the mining of coal and reclamation of the land after mining. The program selects and funds applied science proposals that improve public and environmental health protection. The science and technology advanced by these projects serves the public through activities that:Protect identified endangered speciesImprove reforestation and re-vegetationProtect prime farmlandImprove technologies to mitigate acid mine drainageImprove methods for locating underground minesEnhance the protection of the public and environment associated with surface coal mining
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 S24AS00462 still open?
No. It closed on March 21, 2025.
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 and small 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 March 21, 2025. 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.
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