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Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program – Alabama Department of Workforce is sponsored by Alabama Department of Workforce. Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program is a grant from the Alabama Department of Workforce that funds reclamation projects driving economic growth and community development in Alabama counties impacted by historical coal mining activities.
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Alabama Department of Workforce Announces $11 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Projects - Workforce Alabama Alabama Department of Workforce Announces $11 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Projects - Workforce Alabama Alabama Department of Workforce Announces $11 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Projects MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– The Alabama Department of Workforce’s Abandoned Mine Land Program (ADOW-AML) is pleased to announce the availability of $11 million in federal grant funding for the 2025 Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program. This funding will support reclamation projects that drive economic growth and community development in Alabama counties impacted by historical coal mining activities.
The AMLER Program, administered in partnership with the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), targets abandoned mine lands from coal mining operations conducted prior to 1977. By reclaiming these sites, the program aims to eliminate environmental hazards, improve public safety, and create opportunities for economic revitalization in affected communities.
Eligible counties include Bibb, Fayette, Jefferson, Marion, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and other areas with documented abandoned mine land inventories. “This $11 million investment underscores Alabama’s commitment to transforming abandoned mine lands into vibrant, productive spaces that benefit our communities,” said Greg Reed, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Workforce.
“These projects not only restore our environment but also create jobs and spur economic development in areas that have long shown the impacts of past mining activities. ” The 2025 AMLER funding will support projects that demonstrate a clear connection between reclamation and economic or community benefits, such as: Redevelopment of mine sites for commercial, recreational, or industrial use.
Creation of job opportunities through construction, tourism, or new businesses. Restoration of natural landscapes to enhance community safety and environmental health. Eligible applicants, including local governments, economic development organizations, and nonprofit entities, are encouraged to submit project proposals to the ADOW-AML Program.
Applications must outline how reclamation efforts will contribute to economic revitalization and comply with federal AMLER guidelines. The deadline for submitting applications is close of business January 31, 2026. “Through the AMLER Program, we are turning liabilities into assets for Alabama’s coal-impacted counties,” said Jennifer Holton, Deputy Secretary of Workforce and Acting Director of Mining and Reclamation.
“We look forward to partnering with communities to fund innovative projects that create lasting benefits. ” For more information on eligibility and application requirements visit the Alabama Department of Workforce’s AML Program website at Alabama’s Abandoned Mine Land Program or contact the AML Program office at (205) 945-8671 or via email at amler@workforce. alabama.
gov . The AMLER Program is funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act reflecting a collaborative effort to address the legacy of abandoned mine lands while fostering economic opportunity across Alabama.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Communities impacted by legacy coal mining activities in Alabama. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program – Alabama Department of Workforce is funded by Alabama Department of Workforce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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