← Back to catalog

CFDA 15.437  ·  retired  ·  Funded this fiscal year

Minerals Leasing Act

DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES  ·  INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE  ·  Program page ↗

Objective

As directed by the Minerals Leasing Act, the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) shares 50 percent (90 percent for Alaska) of mineral leasing revenue with States. Since 2008 payments were subjected to a two percent reduction, as required by Public Law 111-322.

Who Can Apply

  • State

Revenue from public land leasing will trigger automatic payment distribution computed in accordance with the Law.

Who Benefits

  • State

State governments in which Federal leased lands and minerals are located.

Assistance Types

  • Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use

Program Contact

onrr@onrr.gov
(202) 513-0600