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MSHA Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants for Education and Training Programs

The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking applications for the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Purpose and Scope: - Up to $250,000 in grant funds available to support mine safety education and training programs - Grants intended to help the mining community identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions - Focus on emergency response and recovery training, especially for miners in smaller, newly opened mines and new mine operators - Eligible activities include establishing and implementing education and training programs, creating training materials, and conducting mine safety demonstrations or pilot projects - Eligibility and Awards: - Eligible applicants: states, territories, tribal governments, and public or private nonprofit entities (including faith-based organizations) - Up to five grants may be awarded; applicants may submit multiple applications - No cost sharing or matching required - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on broad applicability and innovative approaches to mine safety - Priority for projects that address emergency response and compliance assistance for new operators - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are requested, as this is a grant for programmatic services

Description

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is offering up to $250,000 in grant funds to support education and training programs aimed at improving safety and health conditions in and around mines. The grants focus on developing and implementing training programs and materials, especially targeting miners in smaller and newly opened mines. Eligible applicants include states, territories, tribal governments, and nonprofit entities, which may apply independently or in partnership. MSHA plans to award up to five grants, emphasizing emergency response and recovery training and compliance assistance for new operators.

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