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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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Securing Federal Funding

Get tips and best practices for selecting and winning federal funding opportunities.

Get Help Accessing Federal Funding

Visit our Federal Access Center to learn more about grants and technical assistance for accessing federal funding opportunities.