Formula Grant S26AF00013

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) awarded the Navajo Nation Tribal Government a formula grant of $458,655 under the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program (CFDA 15.252) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This grant funds the implementation of the Navajo Nation's approved reclamation plan to address environmental and safety hazards resulting from historical coal mining operations on tribal lands. Eligible activities include closing dangerous mine openings, treating acid mine drainage, restoring degraded landscapes, and enabling productive land reuse. The grant also covers support costs such as equipment and support services, as well as costs to develop amendments to the approved reclamation plan, with all expenditures required to comply with 2 CFR 200 and be directly identified in the approved program.

The Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program prioritizes protecting public health, safety, and property from adverse effects of coal mining practices and restoring land and water resources across coal-impacted regions. Under this three-year award, the Navajo Nation will execute reclamation activities that address legacy coal mining impacts on tribal lands spanning Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Grant funds must be deployed exclusively for activities outlined in the approved reclamation plan, with OSMRE maintaining oversight of project implementation and deliverables documented through annual evaluation reports.