The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the first 2026 funding rounds for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program. Townships, councils of government, and municipal authorities are eligible to apply during the following application rounds:     

• Round 1 – Due through June 5, 2026 

• Round 2 – October 5, 2026, through November 30, 2026 

Eligible projects must reclaim or enhance AML sites posing a threat to the environment and/or public health and safety. Sites must be determined to be eligible by the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, be entered into AML inventory systems, and, in most cases, be associated with a coal mine that was abandoned prior to August 3, 1977. For AML/AMD grant program guidance and application instructions, please visit DEP’s website. Questions can be directed to RA-EPAMGrantProgram@pa.gov or (717) 783-2267.