Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), has announced the availability of funds under the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants program for fiscal year 2025. This program was established under Section 14 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act), which requires the Secretary of Labor to prioritize education and training programs that improve mine safety and health. The purpose of this funding is to support the development and implementation of training and educational initiatives designed to reduce unsafe and unhealthy working conditions in and around mines. MSHA places particular emphasis on projects that serve smaller mines and new or newly opened mines, as well as programs that address high-risk activities and new safety standards. The grant program makes up to $250,000 available in total funding, with individual award amounts ranging between $50,000 and $250,000. MSHA anticipates awarding up to five grants under this announcement. The funding period covers 12 months, beginning when the grant is awarded, with the possibility of one no-cost extension depending on project performance and MSHA approval. Funds may be used for training and outreach, development of training materials, recruitment activities, and other allowable expenses directly supporting the program’s objectives. Costs such as major construction, IT system development, and pre-award expenses are not permitted. Administrative and indirect costs may not exceed 15 percent of the total budget unless otherwise negotiated. Eligibility for this grant is broad, encompassing states, territories, tribal governments, local governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including labor organizations and tribal entities), and certain other nonprofit institutions. Organizations that are not state or local government-supported institutions of higher education must provide documentation of nonprofit status. For-profit entities and 501(c)(4) organizations engaged in lobbying are excluded. Training participants eligible under this program include mine operators, miners (including contractors), and prospective miners. Applicants may apply independently or in partnership with other eligible organizations, but partnerships must designate a lead applicant. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Funding Opportunity Number FOA-BS-2025-1 or Assistance Listing Number 17.603. The deadline for submission is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Applications must include required federal forms such as SF-424 and SF-424A, a technical proposal, a detailed budget narrative, and other supporting documents, including certifications and proof of eligibility where applicable. Applicants must also register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and maintain an active registration throughout the life of the grant. The review and selection process includes an initial compliance check to ensure all required elements are present, followed by a technical review based on published evaluation criteria. Proposals are scored on program design, budget clarity, applicant qualifications, and evaluation plans. Special emphasis is given to proposals that support the Department of Labor’s current priorities, including programs that address the President’s declared National Energy Emergency and the need for training related to critical minerals, including coal. Award decisions will be made by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health or their designee. Anticipated award announcements will occur by September 30, 2025. Applicants are required to submit quarterly progress and financial reports, including performance data such as the number of miners trained, training events conducted, and evaluations of materials produced. Grantees must also provide copies of training materials to MSHA for review and approval, and final reports are due no later than 120 days after the end of the grant period. MSHA reserves the right to reproduce, publish, and use any materials developed with grant funds for federal purposes. Applicants with questions can contact MSHA representatives, including Grants Management Specialist Elif Evrim Polat at (202) 693-9570, email Polat.Elif.E@dol.gov, and Management Officer Ursula A. Frazier at (202) 693-9883, email Frazier.Ursula@dol.gov. The designated grant officer is Shundreka R. Mims-Randolph, reachable at (202) 693-9358, email Mimsrandolph.Shundreka.R@dol.gov:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.