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MSHA State Grants for Mine Health and Safety Training and Program Development

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, is offering a funding opportunity for State, Tribal, and Territorial governments to improve mine health and safety programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Educational Policy and Development Office - Funding Details: - Approximately 56 grants available, totaling $10,537,000 - 12-month performance period with possible no-cost extension up to one year - 20% cost-sharing requirement for grantees - Eligible Applicants: - State, Tribal, and Territorial governments, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Program Focus: - Development and enforcement of mining laws and regulations - Improvement of workers compensation and occupational disease programs - Enhancement of mine safety and health conditions through training and education - Emphasis on: - Training for new and small mining operations - Contract employee safety - Powered haulage and mobile equipment safety - Mine emergency preparedness and rescue - Electrical safety - Training for new and inexperienced miners, managers, and supervisors - Support for national goals related to critical minerals mining - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic services and training rather than equipment acquisition.

Description

This funding opportunity is announced by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for state grants related to mine health and safety. The grants aim to assist State, Tribal, and Territorial Governments in developing and enforcing mining laws and regulations, improving workers compensation and occupational disease programs, and enhancing safety and health conditions in mines through federal-state coordination. The program encourages prioritizing health and safety training for new and small mining operations and addressing various safety hazards and emergency preparedness. Approximately 56 grants totaling $10,537,000 will be awarded for a 12-month performance period starting October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.

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