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Abandoned Mine Lands and Abandoned Mine Drainage (AML/AMD) Grant Program

Environmental ProtectionCloses Nov 30, 2026(40 days left)

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This is a Pennsylvania state grant for reclaiming abandoned mine lands and abating abandoned mine drainage, funded through a federal source with no matching required. It is for municipalities, public agencies, conservation districts, municipal authorities, and incorporated nonprofits such as watershed associations. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not bother applying because they are not eligible.

Best for
Pennsylvania counties and municipalities, County conservation districts and municipal authorities, Councils of government and public agencies, Incorporated nonprofits, including watershed associations
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations outside Pennsylvania
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
71
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
52
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
52
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 30, 2026. The listing was posted on October 5, 2026 and is currently accepting applications.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are counties or municipalities, county conservation districts, councils of government, municipal authorities, and other incorporated nonprofit organizations, including incorporated watershed associations. Eligible applicant types are municipality, public agency, and other legal entity.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply for this program.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Incorporated nonprofit organizations, including incorporated watershed associations, are eligible to apply.

Summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is authorized through the United States Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to issue grants for the purpose of reclaiming abandoned mine lands (AML) and abating...

About this grant

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is authorized through the United States Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to issue grants for the purpose of reclaiming abandoned mine lands (AML) and abating abandoned mine drainage (AMD) as defined in Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Grant cycle: Other Funding source: Federal Funding details: No matching required Deadline: 2026-11-30 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Municipality; Public Agency; Other Legal Entity

Who may apply: County or municipality; county conservation district; council of government; municipal authority; and other incorporated nonprofit organziations including incorporated watershed associations.

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