Federal Grant Award Summary

The Navajo Nation Tribal Government received a Formula Grant award of $544,168 from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) under the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program (CFDA 15.252), effective November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2028. This grant funds the implementation of the Navajo Nation's approved Abandoned Mined Lands (AML) reclamation plan established under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The funding supports direct reclamation activities on eligible abandoned coal mine lands, including equipment, support services, and administrative costs necessary to carry out the approved reclamation plan.

The products and services delivered through this award include land and water reclamation activities that address environmental and safety hazards resulting from historical coal mining operations within Navajo Nation territory. Eligible activities encompass closing dangerous mine openings, treating acid mine drainage, restoring degraded landscapes, and enabling productive reuse of formerly mined lands. Additionally, the award supports costs associated with developing amendments to the approved reclamation plan as needed. All funded activities must comply with federal compliance requirements under 2 CFR 200 and align with priorities established under SMCRA, including protection of public health, safety, and property, and restoration of land and water resources affected by coal mining.