The Virginia Department of Energy received a $23,075,826.30 Formula Grant under the Department of the Interior's Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation program (CFDA 15.252). The grant funding will be used to reclaim abandoned coal mining sites and address environmental and safety hazards resulting from legacy coal mining practices within the state. Eligible activities include closing dangerous mine openings, treating acid mine drainage, restoring degraded landscapes, and supporting economic development in former mining communities. This grant is part of the $11.293 billion provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand the AML Reclamation program over 15 years. Consistent with the Justice40 Initiative, the state is encouraged to prioritize projects that provide equitable benefits to disadvantaged communities.
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