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AMLER Grant Funds Available

Published on 2/19/2026

The Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program is an opportunity for Appalachian communities to achieve economic and community development goals in areas that have been impacted by the downturn of coal production. Specifically, AMLER funds may be utilized to design, develop, and create projects, which encourage economic development.

The grants help support communities with a history of coal mining meet economic and community development goals. Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. EDT on May 11, 2026.

Each application must include details of the project’s economic benefit along with a connection to pre-law coal mining (mining that was completed prior to May 18, 1982). Staff with the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands will be available on the following dates to provide potential applicants with virtual or in-person assistance.

March 19 – 100 Bulldog Lane, Suite 103, Hazard
March 26 – 85 State Police Rd, London
April 9 – 3140 S Lake Drive, Suite 6, Prestonsburg
April 16 – 625 Hospital Dr, Madisonville

Appointments can be scheduled here.

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