Office of Surface Mining
Get Funds for Land Reclamation Projects
This program offers grants to State Governments and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to clean up land and water affected by coal mining before August 7, 1977. Funds are used for approved reclamation projects on eligible lands.
Fund Your State's Coal Mining Regulation Program
Grants are available to State and Tribal agencies with approved regulatory programs to manage coal mining operations and enforce environmental laws. Funding assists with the costs of operating these vital programs and developing new ones where needed.
Grant: Fund Your Intern Program & Grow Your Team!
Non-profits with administrative capacity can receive funding to run an internship program, offering meaningful work experience and professional development for participants nationwide.
Grant for Water Quality Projects: Get Funding Now!
501(c)(3) non-profits and watershed groups can secure funding to reclaim streams polluted by acid mine drainage and restore water quality for communities. This cooperative agreement program is designed to partner with other funding sources to achieve these vital environmental and recreational goals.
Get Funding for Community & Environmental Projects!
Non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status can access AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers to drive impactful projects in environmental reclamation, economic improvement, education, and research.
Get Grant Money for Community & Environmental Projects!
Nonprofits and local governments can apply for funds to support environmental restoration and community service projects through the OSMRE/AmeriCorps Program. This initiative aims to empower local organizations to make a tangible difference in their communities and natural landscapes.
Fund Your Water Tech Innovation: Mine Drainage Solutions
This program funds innovative research and development for businesses tackling water quality issues related to mine drainage. Get support to predict, monitor, and remediate these environmental challenges.
Grant Funds for Water Quality Projects
Non-profit organizations can receive funding to start construction projects that improve water quality in streams damaged by acid mine drainage. This grant targets areas affected by coal mining and related processes where no other reclamation responsibility exists.
Get Funding for Underground Mine Map Projects!
This initiative offers funding for state agencies collaborating with OSMRE to acquire, preserve, archive, and distribute underground coal mine maps. Businesses involved in related projects can access resources to support these critical data management efforts.