Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program

Department Of The Interior, Office Of Surface Mining, Reclamation And Enforcement

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.

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Helps local communities affected by coal mining to revitalize and develop their economies. Provides funding for projects that restore and reuse abandoned mining sites.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of The Interior, Office Of Surface Mining, Reclamation And Enforcement

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What Is This Program?

Congress has appropriated funding for the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program (previously known as the AML Pilot Program) on an annual basis since Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. The intent of the program is to explore and implement strategies that return legacy coal mining sites to productive uses through economic and community development. The AMLER Program supports local investment opportunities that provide for sustainable long-term rehabilitation of coalfield economies. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) administers the AMLER Program and provides eligible states and tribes with AMLER funds and guidance on project eligibility criteria and reporting requirements.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding for projects that explore and implement strategies to return legacy coal mining sites to productive uses through economic and community development.

Who Is Eligible?

Region: US States, Indian Tribes

Demographics: Indian Tribes

Other Criteria: Eligible states and Tribes, States with approved AML programs, Projects focused on returning legacy coal mining sites to productive uses through economic and community development

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review the program guidelines
  • Prepare the application materials
  • Submit the application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
TBDApplication Deadline
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
  • Environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs associated with reclamation efforts
  • economic and community development activities
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
50%
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Yes
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds is required to prove eligibility.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding required
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

aeneas_cash@ios.doi.gov
2027420778

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