Opportunity Information: Apply for S11AS00002
Apply for S11AS00002
- The Office of Surface Mining in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.252 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2011 and posted on Aug 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $370,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $117,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 27 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Office of Surface Mining (OSM) to fund the operation of approved Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation programs. The purpose is to help address environmental and public safety hazards left behind by past mining, primarily coal mining, by supporting reclamation work carried out through state and tribal AML programs that have already been formally approved. In practical terms, the grant dollars are intended to keep these established programs running and to finance on-the-ground cleanup and restoration projects at eligible mine sites.
Eligibility for this funding is strictly limited to state governments and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Local governments, nonprofits, universities, and private entities are not eligible to apply directly under this opportunity. The funding is designed for jurisdictions that operate approved AML reclamation programs, meaning applicants generally must have an AML program recognized by OSM and be positioned to administer reclamation activities consistent with federal requirements.
Projects supported under AMLR focus on reclamation of eligible lands and waters that were mined or otherwise affected by coal mining processes prior to August 7, 1977 (the key date tied to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act framework). The opportunity also notes that certain post-1977 sites and some noncoal mining impacts may qualify under specific conditions, which reflects how AML authorities can extend beyond the classic pre-1977 coal legacy in limited cases. Overall, the program targets legacy mine problems such as unstable highwalls, dangerous open shafts, subsidence, polluted drainage, spoil piles, erosion, sedimentation, and other hazards that can threaten communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity area and is listed under CFDA number 15.252 (Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program). The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means eligible applicants are not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds (though standard grant management and allowability rules still apply).
For the specific posting summarized here, the Funding Opportunity Number is S11AS00002, titled "Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program." The posting date was August 2, 2010, with an original closing date of October 1, 2010, and a current closing date shown as September 30, 2011. The archive date is October 31, 2011. The notice anticipated about 27 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $370,000,000. Individual awards were listed with a floor of $243,000 and a ceiling of $117,000,000, indicating wide variability in award size depending on the applicant and program needs.
Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov, and the notice provides multiple agency contacts for assistance, including Lafayette Vance (lvance@osmre.gov, 412-937-2842), Sheila Hartless (shartless@osmre.gov, 412-937-3007), Jay Bautista (jbautista@osmre.gov, 618-463-6463), Paul Fritsch (PFRITSCH@OSMRE.GOV, 618-463-6463), Daniel Martinez (dnmartinez@osmre.gov, 505-248-5083), Marie Sibrell (msibrell@osmre.gov, 202-208-2999), and Renata Garris (rgarris@osmre.gov, 202-208-2747).
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program (S11AS00002) FAQs
What is the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program grant?
The Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Office of Surface Mining (OSM). It funds the operation of approved Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation programs and supports on-the-ground reclamation work to address environmental and public safety hazards left behind by past mining (primarily coal mining).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to help address environmental and public safety hazards from historic mining by supporting reclamation work carried out through state and tribal AML programs that have already been formally approved. In practical terms, the funds help keep these established programs running and pay for eligible cleanup and restoration projects at qualifying mine sites.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Office of Surface Mining (OSM).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is strictly limited to state governments and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Can local governments apply directly?
No. Local governments are not eligible to apply directly under this opportunity.
Can nonprofits, universities, or private companies apply directly?
No. Nonprofits, universities, and private entities are not eligible to apply directly under this opportunity.
Do applicants need to have an approved AML reclamation program?
Yes. The funding is designed for jurisdictions that operate approved AML reclamation programs. Applicants generally must have an AML program recognized by OSM and be positioned to administer reclamation activities consistent with federal requirements.
What types of projects can be supported?
Projects supported under AMLR focus on reclamation of eligible lands and waters impacted by coal mining and related processes, with emphasis on legacy hazards and environmental damage. Examples of issues the program targets include unstable highwalls, dangerous open shafts, subsidence, polluted drainage, spoil piles, erosion, sedimentation, and other hazards that can threaten communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems.
What sites are considered eligible (based on mining date)?
The program primarily supports reclamation of lands and waters that were mined or affected by coal mining processes prior to August 7, 1977 (a key date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act framework).
Are any post-1977 sites eligible?
The notice indicates that certain post-1977 sites may qualify under specific conditions.
Does the program cover non-coal mining impacts?
The opportunity notes that some noncoal mining impacts may qualify under specific conditions, reflecting that AML authorities can extend beyond the classic pre-1977 coal legacy in limited cases.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity area.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.252 (Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for eligible applicants.
Does the lack of a match requirement mean there are no grant rules to follow?
No. Even though no match is required, the notice indicates that standard grant management and allowability rules still apply.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S11AS00002, titled "Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program."
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date shown is August 2, 2010.
What are the closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists an original closing date of October 1, 2010, and a current closing date shown as September 30, 2011.
When is the archive date?
The archive date listed is October 31, 2011.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated about 27 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $370,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were listed with a floor of $243,000 and a ceiling of $117,000,000, indicating that award size may vary widely depending on the applicant and program needs.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and apply?
Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for questions about this opportunity?
The notice provides multiple agency contacts for assistance:
- Lafayette Vance: lvance@osmre.gov, 412-937-2842
- Sheila Hartless: shartless@osmre.gov, 412-937-3007
- Jay Bautista: jbautista@osmre.gov, 618-463-6463
- Paul Fritsch: PFRITSCH@OSMRE.GOV, 618-463-6463
- Daniel Martinez: dnmartinez@osmre.gov, 505-248-5083
- Marie Sibrell: msibrell@osmre.gov, 202-208-2999
- Renata Garris: rgarris@osmre.gov, 202-208-2747
What kinds of hazards is the AMLR program intended to address?
The program targets legacy mine hazards and impacts such as unstable highwalls, open shafts, subsidence, polluted drainage, spoil piles, erosion, sedimentation, and related threats to public safety, infrastructure, and environmental resources.
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