Formula Grant S25AF00177

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources received a $1.33 million formula grant from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) under the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program (CFDA 15.252), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This award is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which appropriated $11.293 billion for abandoned mine reclamation activities distributed to eligible states and tribes on an equal annual basis over a 15-year period. The funding supports Alaska's approved reclamation program to address coal abandoned mine land (AML) problems within the state's jurisdiction.

Under this formula grant, Alaska will utilize the funds to conduct comprehensive reclamation activities on eligible coal mining lands abandoned or inadequately restored prior to August 3, 1977. Deliverables include the abatement and elimination of physical hazards to public health, safety, and the environment resulting from legacy coal mining, such as dangerous highwalls, waste piles, subsidence, and open portals. Additionally, the funding addresses water contamination issues and supports the provision of safe drinking water in areas affected by abandoned coal mines. All activities and associated support costs must align with Alaska's approved reclamation plan as defined by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA).