Federal Grant Award Summary

The Navajo Nation Tribal Government received a Formula Grant award of $1,661,155 from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) under the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) program (CFDA 15.252). The award, dated April 1, 2026, with completion targeted for March 31, 2031, supports the tribe's reclamation of abandoned coal mine lands within its jurisdiction across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Under this Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funded program, the Navajo Nation will conduct activities directly aligned with its approved reclamation plan, including abatement and elimination of physical hazards to public health and safety, such as dangerous highwalls, waste piles, subsidence, and open portals resulting from legacy coal mining operations.

The grant funding covers all necessary reclamation costs as defined by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), including direct reclamation activities, equipment, support services, and costs associated with plan amendments. The Navajo Nation's reclamation efforts also address environmental degradation, including acid mine drainage and contaminated groundwater, while supporting local community priorities through collaborative project development. This award represents part of the broader $10.873 billion in IIJA AML grants being distributed to eligible states and tribes over a 15-year period at approximately $725 million annually.