Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants

The Brookwood Sago Mine Safety Grants program is administered by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, a sub agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. The program originates from statutory authority under the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, commonly referred to as the MINER Act. This legislation directs the Secretary of Labor to support initiatives that improve mine safety conditions across the United States. The agency is responsible for enforcing compliance with safety and health standards in mines and uses this grant program as a proactive mechanism to reduce hazards through education and training. The primary purpose of the Brookwood Sago Mine Safety Grants is to fund education and training programs that help the mining community identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. The funding supports the development and delivery of training materials, implementation of safety education programs, and demonstration or pilot projects that have broad applicability across the mining industry. Special emphasis is placed on emergency response and recovery training, as well as instruction related to new safety standards, high risk activities, and known hazards within mining environments. The scope of funding includes activities such as curriculum development, safety training workshops, compliance assistance programs, and other instructional initiatives aimed at miners and mine operators. Priority is given to programs that benefit smaller mining operations, newly opened mines, and new operators who may require additional guidance to meet safety standards. The funding can be used to create new materials, expand existing training programs, or implement innovative demonstration projects that can be replicated across the industry. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this funding opportunity, making it accessible to a wide range of eligible applicants. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized and non federally recognized tribal entities, public and private nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Applicants may apply independently or form partnerships, although a lead organization must be designated in collaborative proposals. Faith based organizations are explicitly encouraged to apply and may retain their religious identity while participating, provided they comply with applicable legal requirements. The application process requires submission through the Grants.gov system by the stated deadline. While the summary information does not detail specific application components, applicants should expect to provide program descriptions, implementation plans, and supporting documentation that demonstrate the effectiveness and scalability of their proposed training initiatives. The agency evaluates applications based on their ability to meet program goals, including improving mine safety outcomes and addressing high priority training needs within the industry. The funding opportunity was posted on July 1, 2026, and applications are due by August 31, 2026. The agency anticipates making up to five awards, with total program funding of up to 250000 dollars. Individual awards range from 50000 to 250000 dollars. While no explicit award notification timeline or performance period is stated in the summary, applicants should anticipate a competitive review process following the closing date. This opportunity does not explicitly state recurrence, but given its statutory basis, similar funding rounds may be issued periodically depending on appropriations and agency priorities.

Emphasize training impact on small and new mines and demonstrate applicability of safety programs to high risk mining conditions