Safety and Health Grants
Active
- Assistance listing
- 17.604
- Agency
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Mine Safety and Health Administration
Department of Labor
- Grant awards
- 22 $974,304 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Block Grant
- Treasury account
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- 16-1200-0-1-554
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) awards Safety and Health Grants (CFDA 17.604) to fund mine safety and health training, education, and research programs, with the most recent grant awarded on August 21, 2025.
MSHA funds three primary activities: mine safety and health training and education for miners, mine operators, and others who work at mines; state-level development and enforcement of mining laws and regulations in coordination with federal oversight; and mine rescue contests administered by the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association, a requirement for coal operators under the MINER Act. A significant portion of awards support Marshall University Research Corporation via cooperative agreement to deliver training courses offering academic credit toward a Master of Science in Safety with emphasis in Mine Safety. Training programs concentrate on surface and underground mining safety and health, accident investigation, safety management, industrial hygiene, roof control, ventilation, underground haulage, blasting, dust and noise control, surface haulage, and leadership training to reduce fatalities and accidents in coal and metal and nonmetal mines across the United States. State training programs are encouraged to prioritize small mining operations and underserved communities, and recipients may develop training materials for MSHA initiatives.
The program is active with consistent recent award activity: three awards in 2025, one in 2024, and three in 2023. Since 2014, MSHA has made 22 awards totaling $974 thousand in federal dollars obligated. The portfolio is dominated by Cooperative Agreements (91 percent of awards, 20 cooperative agreements) with a smaller share of Block Grants (9 percent, 2 awards). MSHA is the sole funding agency under this listing.
Typical award magnitudes range from $25 thousand to $120 thousand. Recent awards include a $120 thousand cooperative agreement renewal to Marshall University Research Corporation for FY25 mine safety training (awarded August 21, 2025, completion August 20, 2026); a $25 thousand cooperative agreement to the Joseph A. Holmes Mine Rescue Association (awarded February 26, 2025, completion September 30, 2026); and an $80 thousand cooperative agreement for state mine safety and health training programs (awarded August 21, 2024, completion August 20, 2026). Grants are typically awarded for 12 months with eligibility for renewal for an additional 12 months. No recent grant opportunities are currently posted in the source.
Objective and description
- Objective
To provide mine safety and health training and education to miners, mine operators, and other individuals who may work at a mine; and to develop training and other programs (to include research and equipment development) to improve health and safety
- Description
MSHA awards funds to the Joseph A Holmes Safety Association to promote and sponsor mine rescue contests, a requirement for coal operators per the MINER Act. MSHA also funds the Marshall University Research Corporation via cooperative agreement instrument in order to to provide training courses so students may receive academic credit. The partnership with Marshall University's College of Engineering and Computer Sciences advances MSHA's goals of improving miner safety through training and education programs. These programs will concentrate on surface and underground mining safety and health; accident investigation; safety management; industrial hygiene; roof control; ventilation; underground haulage; blasting; dust and noise control; surface haulage; and other related subject areas. Special emphasis will be directed in developing leadership training to mitigate and reduce fatalities and accidents in coal and metal and nonmetal mines throughout the United States. Through these training courses, students can receive credit toward a Master of Science in Safety - Emphasis in Mine Safety.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Grantees are selected by the agency. As a discretionary award MSHA has the authority to sole-source fund projects are granted by 30 U.S.C. § 962.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Cooperative agreement is limited to select applicants per the authority granted by 30 U.S.C. § 962.
- Uses of assistance
Grants are restricted to the use, services, mine type, or any other priority that MSHA has designated or is mandated by its legislation.
- Use restrictions
Grants are restricted to the use, services, mine type, or any other priority that MSHA has designated or is mandated by its legislation.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Grants are awarded for 12 months. Grantees receive funds through the Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Educational Policy and Development.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Grantees are selected by the agency. As a discretionary award MSHA has the authority to sole-source fund projects are granted by 30 U.S.C. § 962.
- Award procedure
Final award decisions are made by the Assistant Secretary. Notification will be made by the Office responsible for monitoring performance.
- Time to approval or disapproval
From 3 to 5 months.
- Renewals
Primarily, grants are awarded for 12 months and may be renewed for an additional 12 months.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 22 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall University Research Corporation | $371,300 | 38% |
| 2 | Joseph A Holmes Safety Association | $259,750 | 27% |
| 3 | Mountwest Community And Technical College | $197,466 | 20% |
| 4 | Citizens Conservation Corps Inc. | $111,172 | 11% |
| 5 | Government Of Guam- Department Of Administration | $41,300 | 4% |
| 6 | Cnmi Department Of Labor | $25,616 | 3% |
| 7 | Department Of Human Resources - Employee Development & Trai | $6,500 | 1% |
7 of 8 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $170,000 |
| FY2024 | $80,000 |
| FY2023 | $115,000 |
| FY2022 | -$38,800 |
| FY2021 | $59,750 |
| FY2019 | $99,716 |
| FY2018 | $79,300 |
| FY2017 | $123,700 |
| FY2016 | $222,172 |
| FY2015 | $63,466 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 17.604?
Assistance Listing 17.604 is Safety and Health Grants, a federal grant program run by Mine Safety and Health Administration (Department of Labor).
What is the CFDA number for Safety and Health Grants?
Its CFDA number is 17.604: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 17.604 awarded?
22 grant awards under 17.604 have obligated $974,304 in federal funds to 8 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 17.604?
The recipients obligated the most under Safety and Health Grants are Marshall University Research Corporation ($371,300), Joseph A Holmes Safety Association ($259,750) and Mountwest Community And Technical College ($197,466).
How much did 17.604 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 17.604 obligated $170,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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