Opportunity Information: Apply for S21AS00545
The OSMRE Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). It is focused on science, technology, and other research and development activities tied to mine drainage, which generally refers to water quality problems caused by mining operations, including issues like acid mine drainage and metal contamination. The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, coordination on technical direction, progress reviews, or collaborative problem-solving), rather than operating purely as a hands-off grant.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number S21AS00545 and is associated with CFDA (now often referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.255. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category), and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. In practical terms, this set of eligible entities points to a research and demonstration-oriented competition where universities, research nonprofits, and certain tribal organizations may propose technology development, testing, evaluation, or similar applied research efforts aimed at improving how mine drainage is prevented, treated, monitored, or otherwise managed.
The posted award ceiling for a single award is $200,000. The listing indicates "Expected Awards:" but does not provide a number in the source data, so the total number of awards cannot be confirmed from the provided information. The original closing date for applications was August 10, 2021, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of June 29, 2021, which reflects when the opportunity was initially posted in the system.
One limitation of the source data provided is that the narrative "Description" field only contains the phrase "Grants Officer," and does not include program goals, required project components, evaluation criteria, period of performance, cost share requirements, or specific technical priorities. Based strictly on what is available here, the most reliable summary is that this is an OSMRE-led cooperative agreement competition, capped at $200,000 per award, intended for eligible academic, nonprofit, and certain tribal organizational applicants to carry out R&D activities connected to mine drainage technology under Assistance Listing 15.255, with applications due on August 10, 2021.Apply for S21AS00545
- The Office of Surface Mining in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSMRE Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI" 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 2021-06-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-08-10. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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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OSMRE Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) - FAQs
What is the OSMRE Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI)?
The Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). It focuses on science, technology, and other research and development activities tied to mine drainage (water quality problems caused by mining operations), including issues such as acid mine drainage and metal contamination.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE).
Is this funding considered a grant or something else?
The listed funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. That typically means OSMRE expects substantial involvement during project performance, such as coordinating on technical direction, conducting progress reviews, or collaborating on problem-solving, rather than operating as a fully hands-off grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this MDTI opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S21AS00545.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now commonly called the Assistance Listing) 15.255.
What types of activities does this opportunity support?
Based on the information provided, the opportunity supports science, technology, and other research and development efforts tied to mine drainage. This generally includes work related to preventing, treating, monitoring, or otherwise managing mine drainage impacts, such as acid mine drainage and metal contamination.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under this nonprofit category)
- Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible to apply?
Not under the eligibility category stated here. The eligible category listed is "Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments."
Are nonprofits eligible, and are there any limitations mentioned?
Yes. IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, with one limitation stated in the provided information: this nonprofit category excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the maximum award amount for a single award?
The posted award ceiling for a single award is $200,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The source data indicates "Expected Awards:" but does not provide a number. Based on the information provided, the total number of awards cannot be confirmed.
When were applications due?
The original closing date for applications was August 10, 2021.
When was this opportunity posted?
The record shows a creation date of June 29, 2021, which reflects when the opportunity was initially posted in the system.
Does the provided listing include a full program description and technical priorities?
No. The narrative "Description" field in the provided information only contains the phrase "Grants Officer" and does not include program goals, required project components, evaluation criteria, period of performance, cost share requirements, or specific technical priorities.
Does the information provided specify cost share or matching requirements?
No. The provided information does not include any cost share or matching requirement details.
Does the information provided specify the project period or period of performance?
No. The provided information does not state the period of performance.
Does the information provided state how applications will be evaluated?
No. The provided information does not include evaluation criteria.
What is the most reliable summary of this opportunity based on the information provided?
Based strictly on the information provided, this is an OSMRE-led cooperative agreement competition under Assistance Listing 15.255, capped at $200,000 per award, intended for eligible academic institutions, qualified nonprofits, and certain tribal organizations to carry out research and development activities connected to mine drainage technology. Applications were due August 10, 2021.
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