MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY STATE GRANTS
ID: 355056Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mine Safety and Health Administration (DOL-MSHA)

Award Range

$0 - $800K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355056
Timeline
    Description

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is offering federal grants under the title "Mine Health and Safety State Grants" to support state, tribal, and territorial governments in enhancing mining safety and health regulations. The primary objective of this funding is to assist in developing and enforcing state mining laws, improving workers' compensation and occupational disease programs, and fostering safe working conditions in the mining sector, particularly for underserved populations and small mining operations. This initiative is part of the Department of Labor's commitment to creating equitable pathways to safe and stable employment, with an estimated total program funding of $10,537,000 and an expected 56 awards ranging from $0 to $800,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by August 20, 2024, and can reach out to Elif E. Polat at polat.elif.e@dol.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    polat.elif.e@dol.gov
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