15.260: Joint Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot
Overview
Program Number
15.260
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
July 3, 2017
Date Posted
Feb. 29, 2016
Objective
Funding under this pilot program shall be used for economic and community development in conjunction with the priorities found in section 403(a) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The objectives of those priorities are to protect the public, health, safety and general welfare, and restore land, water and environmental resources affected by coal and noncoal mining practices that occurred prior to August 3, 1977.
Type of Assistance
B - Project Grants
Applicant Eligibility
The program is restricted to three Appalachian States with the greatest amounts of unfunded needs described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 403(a) of SMCRA. As a result, grants under this pilot program are available only to the Commonwealths of Kentucky and Pennsylvania and the State of West Virginia
Beneficiary Eligibility
In addition to benefiting the general public from reduced exposure to safety and health risks from abandoned mine lands and polluted waters, it is hoped that the pilot program will enhance the economic diversification of coal country communities and bring legacy coal sites to productive reuse.
Related Programs
Grant Awards
Joint Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Economic Development Pilot direct grants
Grant Opportunities