Opportunity Information: Apply for S13AS00002
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- 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 Oct 31, 2012 and posted on Jun 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013 Applications are due throughout the year.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $488,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 28 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining (OSM) to help address public health, safety, and environmental problems left behind by past mining. Funding is limited strictly to state governments and federally recognized Indian tribal governments that operate approved Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation programs. The purpose is to support the ongoing operation of these approved programs and to finance on-the-ground reclamation projects that reduce hazards and repair damage associated with legacy mining sites.
The program focuses on reclaiming eligible lands and waters that were mined or otherwise affected by coal mining processes that occurred before August 7, 1977, which is a key eligibility cutoff tied to the enactment of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). In addition to these pre-1977 coal impacts, the program description indicates that certain post-1977 conditions and some noncoal mining activity may also be eligible under specific circumstances. In practical terms, funded projects commonly include activities such as stabilizing or closing dangerous mine openings, addressing subsidence risks, regrading and revegetating disturbed land, controlling erosion and sedimentation, improving or restoring streams and drainage patterns, and reducing or treating pollution that threatens water resources. The core idea is to remediate abandoned mining features that continue to pose risks long after mining has ceased, especially where no responsible party remains to do the work.
This opportunity is listed on Grants.gov as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number S13AS00002 and is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing is 15.252, Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program. OSM anticipated approximately 28 awards, reflecting the number of eligible state and tribal programs that may receive funding. The estimated total funding amount in the announcement is about $488,700,000, with an individual award floor of $257,477 and a ceiling of $150,000,000, suggesting awards can range widely depending on program size, need, and allocations.
There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity, which means recipients are not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving these funds. Applications were accepted on a rolling basis (described as due throughout the year), with the posting date listed as June 15, 2012, an original closing date of August 1, 2012, a later current closing date of September 30, 2013, and an archive date of October 1, 2013. While those dates indicate this specific posting is historical, the summary details reflect how OSM structured this AMLR grant cycle and the types of applicants and projects it supported.
For additional official details, the announcement points applicants to Grants.gov and provides a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Renata Miller, Program Specialist (Grants), at 202-208-2747, with email listed as rgarris@osmre.gov.
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program (FON S13AS00002) - Frequently Asked Questions
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. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining (OSM). It funds work that addresses public health, safety, and environmental problems left behind by past mining, particularly legacy coal mining impacts.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support the ongoing operation of approved Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation programs and to finance on-the-ground reclamation projects that reduce hazards and repair damage associated with legacy mining sites, especially where no responsible party remains to perform the work.
Who is eligible to apply for AMLR funding under this opportunity?
Funding is limited strictly to state governments and federally recognized Indian tribal governments that operate approved Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation programs.
Are local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private entities eligible applicants?
Not under this opportunity as described. The announcement limits eligibility strictly to state governments and federally recognized Indian tribal governments with approved AML reclamation programs.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining (OSM).
What types of problems does the AMLR Program aim to address?
The program addresses public health, safety, and environmental problems caused by abandoned or legacy mining features and impacts that continue after mining has ceased.
What kinds of projects are commonly funded?
Examples of commonly funded reclamation activities include stabilizing or closing dangerous mine openings, addressing subsidence risks, regrading and revegetating disturbed land, controlling erosion and sedimentation, improving or restoring streams and drainage patterns, and reducing or treating pollution that threatens water resources.
What is the key eligibility cutoff date for mining impacts under this program?
The program focuses on reclaiming eligible lands and waters mined or otherwise affected by coal mining processes that occurred before August 7, 1977, which is tied to the enactment of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA).
Are any post-1977 conditions eligible for funding?
Yes. In addition to pre-1977 coal impacts, the program description indicates that certain post-1977 conditions may also be eligible under specific circumstances.
Can noncoal mining impacts ever be eligible?
Potentially. The description indicates that some noncoal mining activity may also be eligible under specific circumstances.
How is this opportunity categorized on Grants.gov?
It is listed as a discretionary grant opportunity and is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S13AS00002.
What is the CFDA number for the AMLR Program?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing is 15.252, Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program.
How many awards were anticipated?
OSM anticipated approximately 28 awards, reflecting the number of eligible state and tribal programs that may receive funding.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount in the announcement is about $488,700,000.
What is the minimum and maximum (floor and ceiling) award size?
The individual award floor is $257,477 and the ceiling is $150,000,000, indicating awards may vary widely depending on program size, need, and allocations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity. Recipients are not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving these funds.
Were applications accepted on a fixed deadline or a rolling basis?
Applications were accepted on a rolling basis (described as due throughout the year), based on the information provided in the opportunity summary.
What are the key dates listed for this posting?
The posting date is June 15, 2012. The original closing date is August 1, 2012. A later current closing date is September 30, 2013. The archive date is October 1, 2013.
Is this specific Grants.gov posting still active?
The dates listed (including a 2013 closing date and a 2013 archive date) indicate this specific posting is historical.
Where can applicants find the full official announcement details?
The announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for additional official details.
Who is listed as the contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Renata Miller, Program Specialist (Grants), reachable at 202-208-2747 or by email at rgarris@osmre.gov.
What is the overall goal of AMLR-funded reclamation work?
The core goal is to remediate abandoned mining features and associated damage that continue to pose risks to communities and the environment long after mining has ended, particularly where no responsible party remains to address the hazards.
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