Deadline: 07-Sep-21
The Office of Surface Mining has announced the applications for Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program Not- for-Profit Acid Mine Drainage Reclamation Projects.
Lands and Water eligible for reclamation or drainage abatement are those which were mined for coal or which were affected by mining, waste banks, coal processing, or other coal mining processes prior to August 3, 1977, and left in an unclaimed or inadequately reclaimed condition, for which there is no continuing reclamation responsibility under state or other Federal laws.
- WCAP is designed to be partnered with other funding sources to assist groups such as small watershed organizations to complete local Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) reclamation projects.
- Funding is available to assist local 501(c)(3) status organizations and groups that undertake local AMD reclamation projects to improve the water quality of streams impacted by acid mine drainage.
- The funding priorities and technical focus for this announcement are to restore streams affected by AMD to a level that will support a diverse biological community and provide recreational opportunities for the public.
- Non-Federal entities may use WCAP funds only for AMD problems related to SMCRA defined abandoned coal mining activities and processes, which include remediation of AMD, sources of AMD, and installation of passive or active water treatment systems, including repairs and renovations. Projects may also include reclamation of lands that are contributing sediment or acid forming materials to streams.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $ 2,000,000
- Maximum Award: $ 100,000
- Minimum Award: $ 1
- Expected Number of Awards: 20
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- An Eligible Applicant is limited to not-for-profit IRS 501(c) (3) status organizations that meets the following conditions:
- Proof of not-for-profit IRS 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or an authorizing tribal resolution is required of nonprofit organizations and institutions.
- State/Tribal certification of project eligibility is required by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) Section 404.
- Proposal must include details of how the project benefits communities and ecosystems impacted by polluted stream and or acid mine drainage.
- Written agreement between the applicant and property owner(s) must be secured for Right to Access.
- Include copies of all letters of support for the project from local community group, business and individuals.
- Cost sharing is not required. While cost sharing is not required, they highly encourage applicants to leverage all available partners funding in a ratio of at least 2.5 to 1 (partner funding to OSMRE funding)
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334501
