Assistance Listing 15.252
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR)
Department of the Interior · Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Assistance Listing 15.252, “Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR),” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $125M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The objectives of the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program are defined in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) is the protection of public health, safety, and property from extreme danger of adverse effects of coal mining practices; the restoration of land and water resources and the environment that have been degraded by the adverse effects of coal mining practices, the protection of public health and safety from adverse effects of coal mining practices, the restoration of land and water resources and the environment that have been degraded by the adverse effects of coal mining practices and emergency restoration, reclamation, abatement, control, or prevention of adverse effects of coal mining practices, on eligible lands.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.252
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
The AML program is restricted to States with an approved coal mining regulatory program, lands eligible for reclamation, and active coal mining operations within their borders that are paying coal reclamation fees into the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund; and to federally recognized Tribes with eligible lands, and active mining operations paying fees into the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.
Intended beneficiaries: Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government and U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia).
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): The estimated range of financial assistance is: AML: $9,000 to $25,000,000; AMLER: $3,667,000 to $28,666,667; IIJA-AML: $1,300,000 to $245,000,000 The estimated average award amount is $11,000,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.252. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.252
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) ProgramOffice of Surface Mining | Closed | $243K – $154M | Sep 30, 2012 | 15.252 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.252?
15.252 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR).” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.252?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government and U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.252 provide?
The agency reported $125,230,120 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.