Federal Programs for Communities in Economic Transition
A number of federal programs provide grants, loans, and technical assistance for community-based economic development projects. While few of these programs specifically target coal-affected communities, many support the types of projects that transitioning communities often pursue—from entrepreneurship and workforce development to mine land reclamation and infrastructure development.
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Federal Programs: General Economic Development
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Federal Programs: Sector-Specific Economic Development
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Federal Programs: Capital and Investment
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Federal Programs: Broadband and Infrastructure
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Federal Programs: Mine Land Reclamation and Remediation
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Federal Programs: Planning and Governmental Assistance
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Federal Programs: Workforce Development
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Funding Clearinghouse: Interagency Working Group on Coal & Power Plan Communities & Economic Revitalization
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Funding Overview: Economic Development Administration