WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday the availability of $130 million in funding for fiscal year 2025 through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program.

The initiative is designed to convert former coal mining sites into engines of economic growth, particularly in communities historically linked to the coal industry.

According to the department, this year’s funding will support projects focused on job creation, infrastructure improvements, and energy development. Project selection will be led by individual states and tribes to ensure that investments meet local economic and community development needs.

“Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Burgum, these investments are transforming abandoned mine lands into hubs o

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