Mine-Scarred Lands Initiative Tool Kit: Federal Programs for Reclamation Activities
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| Eligible Entities | Funding and Technical Assistance Levels | Funding and Technical Assistance Source |
|---|---|---|
| Non-profit organizations | Grants up to 80% of project costs | Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) - General Funding |
| Watershed Cooperative Agreements to develop AMD treatment systems, up to $100K each
State mine offices may direct Clean Streams funding to acid mine drainage reclamation projects, for recipients of OSM AML funds |
Department of Interior (DOI) - Office of Surface Mining: Clean Streams Program | |
| Local watershed groups | Full-time VISTA Volunteer | Department of Interior (DOI) - Office of Surface Mining: Clean Streams Program |
| State and local agencies
Government entities |
Approximately $200-250K per local development district | Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) - General Funding |