Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants | BS 2019 1

Opportunity Information: Apply for BS 2019 1

The Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants are a U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) funding opportunity designed to support education and training efforts that reduce hazards in and around mines. For FY 2019, MSHA set aside up to $400,000 to help organizations develop and deliver programs that teach miners and mine-related workers how to recognize dangerous conditions, avoid common risks, and prevent accidents before they happen. The overall intent is practical: improve day-to-day safety performance through targeted instruction, stronger safety practices, and training materials that can be used directly in the field.

MSHA is especially prioritizing projects that address powered haulage safety, since mobile equipment and haulage-related incidents have historically been a major source of severe injuries and fatalities. In this grant cycle, that emphasis includes efforts aimed at reducing vehicle-on-vehicle collisions, increasing consistent seat belt use, and improving belt conveyor safety. Beyond powered haulage, MSHA also highlights training focused on examinations of working places at metal and nonmetal mines, which ties directly to how mines identify hazards during routine checks and correct problems early. Another key priority area is mine emergency prevention and preparedness, supporting training that strengthens readiness for emergencies through prevention planning, drills, and improved response knowledge. MSHA also leaves room for other well-justified training concepts, as long as they clearly aim to prevent unsafe conditions in or around mining operations.

Eligible applicants include state and territorial governments and a range of nonprofit entities. The opportunity is open to States and Territories, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. It also allows applications from private or public nonprofit organizations, including federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The source eligibility list also includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than higher education institutions), reinforcing that MSHA is looking for organizations with the capacity to design credible training and reach mining communities effectively.

Funding is provided as a grant under CFDA 17.603. MSHA anticipated making up to eight awards. Individual awards must be at least $50,000, with a maximum (ceiling) of $400,000 per grant, meaning a single project could potentially receive the full amount available if justified, though the expectation of multiple awards suggests funding may be distributed across several projects. The opportunity was posted April 9, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 9, 2019.

• The Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.603.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 09, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 09, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State 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.

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