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Grant Administrator
The Grant Administrator researches the availability, application process, eligibility criteria and funding requirements of federal, state and local programs for project funding. This position monitors grant awards to determine compliance with Federal and State financial and program guidelines and to determine progress toward stated goals, objectives and daily activities.
Alyssa Burke
Grant Administrator
Mineral County Comptroller’s Office
P.O. Box 2021 Hawthorne, NV 89415
(P)775-945-0706 (F)775-945-1749
Brownfields Cleanup Grant
Mineral County has received a $1.517 million grant from the EPA Brownfields Clean-Up. These funds will be used to clean up and remediate the former Babbitt Military Housing Site located to the north of the town of Hawthorne, NV. The site was formerly military housing which was removed. The 324-acre site was transferred to Mineral County in 1998 from the U.S. Army. Investigations of the site determined that there remains older building foundations and piping with asbestos-containing material that need to be removed and properly disposed of. To learn more about this project, visit the Mineral County Independent New article below.
COUNTY APPLIES FOR GRANT TO CLEAN UP BABBITT SITE
COMING SOON!
OHV Staging Area
Mineral County was awarded a grant through the State of Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program to fund an OHV Staging Area off of Armory Road. As an OHV friendly community, we would like to provide a safe place for trail users to park before accessing our trails.
We are hoping this will only be the first phase of the project, but it will include a 300’x500’ parking area covered with gravel, bollards around the perimeter, and a 3-panel information kiosk installed by The Mineral County Sportsmen’s Club. The kiosk will not only provide trail maps and a QR code for NVOHV mapping data and OHV registration information, but also signage provided by Tread Lightly! Inc. to encourage all to do their part in cleaning up trash and debris along their routes.
This staging area will also serve as a location to host OHV Registration Drives as well as OHV Safety Training. Under this project, signage donated by the Nevada Offroad Association, will be installed around the Staging Area directing OHV traffic in an attempt to keep traffic off of community roads creating dust hazards and safety issues.
Mineral County received letters of support from The Mineral County Sportsmen’s Club, Tread Lightly! Inc., and The Walker Basin Conservancy. These organizations have all offered their support as well as time and materials to assist with this project.
UPDATE!
Mineral County has applied for and received another grant for the installation of vault style restrooms at the staging area. 
Department of Public Safety CESF Program
Mineral County received $75,180 for the purpose of replacing the existing JAVS systems in the Mineral County Commissioners Room and the Hawthorne Justice Court's Court Room. The upgraded components will have HD technology, so they’ll be compatible with current hardware and software technology in use by the County and public. This will produce virtual streaming that’s visibly and audibly clear and will capture clear audio and video for legal records. The new systems have been installed and will begin being used in the month of October 2023.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant
Mineral County was awarded $29,1710 in continued funding to retain our part time investigator for sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking crimes. The part time investigator is responsible for conducting investigations pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, as well as also assisting other Mineral County deputies with their investigations that involve the above type crimes to provide experience and training for more effective outcomes in their cases.
DOT Thriving Communities Program
Mineral County has been selected as a recipient of technical assistance, planning and capacity building support through the FY2022 Thriving Communities Program. The program provides two years of no-cost intensive technical assistance to under-resourced and disadvantaged communities to help identify, develop, and deliver transportation projects that strengthen communities.
Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) Grant
Purpose: This grant would allow MCSO to install MDT (Mobile Data Terminal) (in car terminals) for the deputy's vehicles. These improved communication capabilities are pertinent safety equipment for the deputies at Mineral County Sheriff’s Office. Mobile data terminals can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our deputies by providing them with quick and easy access to information directly from dispatch while leaving 911 lines open for emergencies.
Submitted Applications
Below are the grant applications that we have submitted but have not been awarded.
NV Division of State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – 2 project applications submitted
Purpose: The primary goal of this project is to remove and replace the yellow equipment at Lion's Park. The total cost of the project would be $103,849.89. Public Works will be doing $32,126.56 worth of in-kind labor, the remainder of the match required is $20,007.39.
Purpose: This project would include multiple upgrades to State Beach at Walker Lake. This would include new trailer camping areas, tent pads, extra shade areas, upper and lower parking areas, a new trail, and a beach volleyball area. The total project cost would be $326,440.70, After match commitments from other organizations, the remainder of the match required is $138,738.
Status: Evaluation and selection of projects will take place in April with projects being awarded by Fall 2023.
In Progress Applications:
T-Mobile Hometown Grant
Purpose: This grant would allow us to purchase solar panels to heat the swimming pool and install shades in the grass area. The estimated cost is around $50,000.
Status: Grant applications are due April of 2024.
SHPO Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation (CCCHP)
Purpose: This grant would allow us to continue on with restoration efforts of the old Esmerelda-Mineral County Courthouse.
Status: Grant applications are due April 30, 2024.