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CFDA 15.258  ·  retired  ·  Funded this fiscal year

Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program

OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING, RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT  ·  INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE  ·  Program page ↗

Objective

The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program supports economic and community development projects and is an opportunity for States/Tribes to return areas impacted by coal mining to productive reuse.

Who Can Apply

  • U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
  • Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government

The AMLER Program is restricted to Tribes with AML Programs and the six Appalachian States with the highest amount of inventoried priority coal problems as described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 403(a) of SMCRA, as amended.

Who Benefits

  • U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
  • Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government

State, Local Citizens and the general public are protected from physical hazards and benefit from the reclamation of abandoned mine lands and polluted waters by reducing exposure to safety and health risks.

Assistance Types

  • Direct Payment for Specified Use

Program Contact

aeneas_cash@ios.doi.gov
2027420778