Abandoned Mine Funding Spikes in FY 2018

On February 24, the Department of the Interior awarded $300.7 million in mandatory fiscal year (FY) 2018 Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation grants to 25 states and three tribes, an increase of nearly $120 million compared to last year. AML funding helps states eliminate dangerous conditions and pollution caused by abandoned coal mines.

This Issue Brief provides background on AML grants and a breakdown of recent funding distributions.