Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program

Overview

The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program was established in Fiscal Year 2016 (originally as the AML Pilot Program) to help coal communities reclaim and repurpose legacy mining sites.

Administered by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), AMLER provides dedicated federal funding to the 9 eligible Appalachian states and tribal nations to support projects that link environmental reclamation with economic and community development. 

AMLER Community Impact by the Numbers 

Funding & Appropriations

Appropriated AMLER Funding (Millions of Dollars)

How the Program Works

The AMLER process varies depending on how funds are distributed, but all projects follow a lifecycle centered on eligibility, environmental compliance, and community impact. 

Eligibility & Project Development

AMLER projects must demonstrate a direct connection between abandoned mine land reclamation and economic or community development outcomes.

Program Impact

Since FY 2016, AMLER has supported projects that demonstrate a clear connection between abandoned mine land reclamation and economic revitalization. Program investments have contributed to:

• Job creation and workforce development
• Tourism and recreation infrastructure
• Public infrastructure improvements
• Environmental restoration of land and waterways
• Community redevelopment and reuse of legacy sites

These outcomes reflect a broader goal: helping coal communities transition toward sustainable, locally driven economic futures.

AMLER Data Dashboard

The AMLER Power BI Dashboard details the impact of the AMLER Program and the status of its projects.

Since FY 2016, the AMLER Program has provided funding through annual appropriation laws to eligible states and tribes. These funds support projects that demonstrate a clear connection between abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation and economic and community development. To improve access to program data, AMLER has transitioned from static reports to a Power BI Dashboard. This dashboard provides a centralized view of project-level information, funding status, and performance metrics.

Most recently, the National AMLER Dashboard now incorporates most FY 2025 data submitted by AMLER States and Tribes. This includes FY 2024–FY 2025 AMLER direct payment-funded project data, along with updated project information for AMLER grants awarded from FY 2016 through FY 2023. Because State and Tribe's data submissions are on a rolling basis, the final FY 2025 updates for certain States and Tribes are expected to occur in mid to late October, following the close-out of their programs at the end of September. The dashboard will be updated in a future release to incorporate this data, along with any additional data submitted by that time. Please note that FY 2024–FY 2025 direct payment figures are based on voluntary reporting by AMLER States and Tribes.

Based on data received to date, AMLER States and Tribes have completed more than 145 AMLER projects, with an additional 45+ projects now under construction. Realized and expected metrics from AMLER projects include over 30,000 jobs created/sustained, 285+ miles of utilities and 510+ miles of trail installed, and approximately 7,350 acres of abandoned mine land and 184 miles of streams reclaimed. These results reflect the sustained efforts of AMLER State and Tribal partners to advance abandoned mine land reclamation and economic revitalization across their communities.

View the AMLER Power BI Dashboard

Users can explore:

• Projects by location and recipient  
• Funding allocations and status  
• Key outputs such as jobs, infrastructure, and reclamation outcomes  

As the oversight agency, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement maintains this dashboard to support transparency and provide a more flexible way to review program data.

Archived AMLER Reports

Archived Guidance Document

Apply for Funding 

AMLER project applications are submitted through state or tribal AML programs. Contact your state or tribal AML program for current application timelines and requirements. Click on the map to learn more about the state or tribal AML program.