Opportunity Information: Apply for S19AS00005
The Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) Cooperative Agreement Program is a discretionary research and development funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). MDTI, formerly known as the Acid Mine Drainage Initiative, is designed to serve as a practical forum for collaboration and information sharing among organizations working on mine drainage issues, with a particular emphasis on coal mining and reclamation contexts. The central purpose is to strengthen the scientific and technical foundation needed to better understand, predict, prevent, monitor, and clean up acidic and toxic mine drainage, and to translate that knowledge into approaches that can be used by both industry operators and regulators.
The program is focused on studies and applied research that directly support several core goals. One priority is building a clearer understanding of how acidic and toxic mine drainage forms, how it moves through and interacts with soils and waterways, and what environmental effects it causes, so that mine drainage can be anticipated and managed more effectively. Another priority is developing innovative solutions to water-quality problems created by mine drainage, which can include new treatment methods, improved system designs, or more effective monitoring and decision tools. A third emphasis is on identifying and advancing "best science" practices that help predict the likelihood and severity of acidic or toxic drainage before mining begins, which can guide better permitting, mine planning, and risk reduction. Finally, the program seeks to identify remediation practices that have proven successful at existing mine drainage sources, describe what works and why, and clarify which technologies represent the best available options for preventing mine drainage in the first place.
OSMRE highlights that proposed MDTI studies should have a clear pathway to improving real-world outcomes for surface coal mining and reclamation. In practical terms, that means projects are expected to produce findings, methods, or technologies that can make mine operators more effective in conducting mining and reclamation activities, and make regulatory authorities more effective in overseeing and regulating coal mining activities. The underlying theme is applied environmental problem-solving: improving environmental protection and compliance by deepening understanding of mine drainage processes and by strengthening the tools used to prevent or address mine drainage impacts.
From the funding and administrative details provided, MDTI awards are made as cooperative agreements rather than standard grants, which generally means OSMRE anticipates a more involved federal role during the project, such as technical collaboration, coordination, or shared project oversight. The opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.255. The funding opportunity number is S19AS00005, and the posting was created on May 2, 2019, with an original closing date of July 8, 2019. The program anticipated making about 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $200,000 per award.
Eligibility spans a broad set of organizations that commonly conduct public-interest research and applied technology development. Eligible applicants include state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Overall, the structure and stated goals suggest MDTI is meant to fund targeted studies that can be shared and built upon across the mine drainage community, accelerating practical improvements in prediction, prevention, and remediation of acidic and toxic mine drainage.Apply for S19AS00005
- The Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) Cooperative Agreement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.255.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 02, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 08, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) Cooperative Agreement Program - FAQs
1) What is the Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) Cooperative Agreement Program?
The Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) Cooperative Agreement Program is a discretionary research and development funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). It supports studies and applied research focused on mine drainage issues, especially in coal mining and reclamation settings.
2) Is MDTI a grant program or a cooperative agreement program?
MDTI awards are made as cooperative agreements rather than standard grants. This generally indicates OSMRE expects a more involved federal role during the project, such as technical collaboration, coordination, or shared oversight.
3) What is the main purpose of MDTI?
The central purpose is to strengthen the scientific and technical foundation needed to better understand, predict, prevent, monitor, and clean up acidic and toxic mine drainage, and to translate that knowledge into approaches usable by both industry operators and regulators.
4) What types of mine drainage does MDTI focus on?
The program emphasizes acidic and toxic mine drainage, with a particular focus on coal mining and reclamation contexts.
5) What is MDTI meant to provide beyond funding?
MDTI is designed to serve as a practical forum for collaboration and information sharing among organizations working on mine drainage issues, supporting shared learning and real-world application of results.
6) What are the core goals or priority areas supported by MDTI?
MDTI-supported projects are expected to directly support several core goals: improving understanding of how acidic and toxic mine drainage forms and moves; developing innovative solutions to mine-drainage water-quality problems; advancing best-science practices to predict drainage risks before mining begins; and identifying remediation practices and best available options for preventing mine drainage.
7) What kind of research does MDTI prioritize: basic research or applied research?
The opportunity emphasizes studies and applied research that can lead to practical, real-world improvements in surface coal mining and reclamation outcomes, particularly improvements that help operators and regulators.
8) What does MDTI mean by improving understanding of mine drainage formation and movement?
This refers to research that clarifies how acidic and toxic mine drainage forms, how it moves through and interacts with soils and waterways, and what environmental effects it causes, so mine drainage can be anticipated and managed more effectively.
9) What kinds of solutions might qualify as "innovative solutions" to mine-drainage water-quality problems?
Examples described in the opportunity include new treatment methods, improved system designs, or more effective monitoring and decision tools aimed at addressing water-quality problems created by mine drainage.
10) What does "best science" prediction before mining begins mean in this program?
It refers to practices that help predict the likelihood and severity of acidic or toxic drainage prior to mining, which can support better permitting, mine planning, and risk reduction.
11) Does MDTI support remediation at existing mine drainage sources?
Yes. A program emphasis is identifying remediation practices that have proven successful at existing mine drainage sources, explaining what works and why, and clarifying which technologies represent the best available options for prevention.
12) How should a proposed study demonstrate impact according to OSMRE?
Proposed MDTI studies are expected to have a clear pathway to improving real-world outcomes for surface coal mining and reclamation, producing findings, methods, or technologies that help mine operators conduct mining and reclamation more effectively and help regulatory authorities oversee and regulate coal mining more effectively.
13) Who runs the MDTI program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE).
14) What category of funding opportunity is MDTI?
The opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
15) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for MDTI?
The program is associated with CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 15.255.
16) What is the funding opportunity number for this MDTI solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is S19AS00005.
17) When was this opportunity posted and what was the original closing date?
The posting was created on May 2, 2019, and the original closing date was July 8, 2019.
18) How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The program anticipated making about 10 awards.
19) What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $200,000 per award.
20) Who is eligible to apply for MDTI funding?
Eligible applicants include state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
21) Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.
22) Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
23) Are universities and colleges eligible applicants?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
24) What is the overarching theme of MDTI-supported work?
The underlying theme is applied environmental problem-solving: improving environmental protection and compliance by deepening understanding of mine drainage processes and strengthening tools used to prevent or address mine drainage impacts.
25) How does MDTI intend to help both industry and regulators?
The initiative aims to translate scientific and technical knowledge into approaches that can be used by industry operators and regulators, with projects expected to produce practical methods or technologies that improve operator effectiveness and strengthen regulatory oversight.
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