Opportunity Information: Apply for S18AS00006
The OSMRE VISTA Program is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the selected recipient would work closely with OSMRE during the project rather than operating entirely independently. The program’s central idea is to build an active partnership between OSMRE and a qualified nonprofit organization to expand capacity and deliver community-focused projects by leveraging AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) positions.
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). A key requirement is that the applicant must already have access to AmeriCorps VISTA resources, either through a direct partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (the federal entity that oversaw AmeriCorps at the time) or through another intermediary organization that can provide or manage VISTA positions. In practical terms, this grant is aimed at organizations that can host and administer VISTA members and use them to strengthen programs aligned with OSMRE’s mission and community revitalization goals.
Funded activities are broad but clearly centered on community revitalization, environmental outcomes, and long-term economic and educational benefits, especially in areas affected by mining and related land-use challenges. The opportunity highlights work in community and environmental reclamation, community environmental stewardship, economic improvement, educational opportunities, research, and mapping, while also leaving room for related innovative activities. The emphasis is on an “innovative partnership” that works directly with OSMRE, suggesting coordination, shared planning, and potentially joint oversight or technical support from the agency.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number S18AS00006; CFDA 15.254) had a creation date of December 21, 2017, and an original application deadline of January 22, 2018. Funding was capped at an award ceiling of $200,000, with the federal government anticipating a single award. Overall, the program is best understood as a capacity-building and service-driven partnership vehicle: a nonprofit with VISTA access receives financial assistance to deploy VISTA members and collaborate with OSMRE on projects that restore environments, strengthen stewardship, improve local economies, and expand educational and research capabilities, including data and mapping efforts.Apply for S18AS00006
- The Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSMRE VISTA Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.254.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2018. (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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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